WES Guidance Counselor (Grades K-6)

Certified Salary Schedule Title: WES Guidance Counselor (Grades K-6) Reports to: Building Principal or Designee FLSA Status: Exempt Qualifications Master's Degree in School Counseling or the ability to obtain such degree Good public relations skills The ability to work effectively with administrators, teachers, parents, and students Thorough and continuous training in the principles of counseling and evaluation Valid Special Services Provider License issued by the Colorado Department of Education The Superintendent has the right to waive or reconsider any of the above requirements after seeking permission from the board as to such waivers Supervises Any office help, full or part-time, which may be employed within the Guidance Office area. Job Goal To provide for the counseling and guidance of students within the assigned school area, while communicating the needs of students to staff and parents when deemed appropriate. Responsibilities Keep current in the knowledge of counseling practices and what is available for resources within the community. Work together with administrative personnel in planning and carrying out the standardized testing and to be responsible for the delivery of the district guidance curriculum. Review, revise and make presentations based on the ASCA and CSCA standards. Provide counseling, consultation and collaboration with students, teachers and parents regarding challenges which may arise. Aid in maintaining good school and district public relations. Organize activities that will aid students in the areas of educational and vocational/career planning. Aid school personnel in the planning of school programs and policies to meet the needs of all students. Aid in school orientation and back to school registration. Aid in interpreting testing data. Arrange conferences with parents when in the interest of students. Help set up student’s schedules. Work with students and staff. Assist students in career planning. Serve as the 504 Plan case manager in assigned building. Participate on the Yuma County Child Protection Team as needed. Building specific duties as agreed upon. Terms Salary and work year as described in district policy. Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Licensed personnel, Policy GCO. Wray School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr SupportFinity™