Elementary School Counselor

Counselor Position at Osage City Elementary School

Osage City Elementary School has opened a counselor position for the 2026-2027 school year.

Basic Function/Purpose

To provide appropriate intervention and assistance to students in learning communication skills and problem solving techniques necessary to avoid future crises; to serve as liaison between student, teacher, parent, administrator; to organize and arrange special programs for student growth and enrichment; and to assist students with future educational and vocational plans.

Critical Skills

• Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.
• Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
• Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
• Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

Essential Functions

• Knowledge of district and community resources
• Professional responsibilities
• Follow contractual responsibilities
• Engage in reflective practice
• Maintain accurate records
• Communicate with families
• Engage in professional development activities
• Maintain appropriate licensure
• Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal

Performance Responsibilities

• Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state, and federal laws.
• Uphold and enforce Board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and federal and state regulations.
• Conduct testing and interpret results to help students understand their aptitudes, abilities, and achievement.
• Support the vision and mission of OCES.
• Collaborate with the Building Leadership Team to coordinate academic specific activities.
• Maintain student record files and submit reports in a timely manner.
• Attend/assist with school events.
• Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public.
• Be an active member of the professional learning community: student, committee and academic meetings, as well as assist in early recognition and prevention of educational problems.
• Plan and implement transition services for students.
• Counsel students with interpersonal or social concerns.
• Counsel students with academic or attendance problems
• Conduct group counseling and classroom guidance
• Serve as liaison: student, teacher, parent administrator, and community.
• Identify students with special needs and suggest alternatives to meet those needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

Term of Employment: Teacher Contract + 10 additional duty days

Salary Range: Determined by placement on teacher salary schedule.