Elementary School Counselor

Job Title

Salary (non-negotiable) Commensurate with certification/licensure and experience based on the Wicomico County Salary Schedule for Teachers. Includes benefits package. Hours Ten-month position, 190 contract days Contract Unit: This position is part of the Unit I bargaining unit for teachers. FLSA: Exempt

Qualifications

• Eligibility for the Maryland State Department of Education teaching certificate/license in School Counseling.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in school counseling.
• Thorough knowledge of WCPS policies and procedures and Comprehensive School Counseling Program.
• Knowledge of the growth and developmental stages of children.
• Leadership and personal qualities necessary to work effectively with students, teachers and administrators.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to speak effectively to both large and small groups.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn internet-based counseling programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive developmental counseling services to students in the area of academic achievement, career and educational decision-making and personal/social development. Act as a consultant in this regard to staff, parents and community.
• Develop and implement an objective-based counseling program for all assigned students that will include career development activities, academic concerns and social/emotional adjustments.
• Teach classroom based counseling lessons focusing on social, emotional, and character development.
• Lead School behavioral/character based positive behavior programming.
• Counsel students identified by staff and/or self-referred regarding academic, personal or social concerns.
• Organize and implement small group or individual counseling sessions with students encountering adjustment problems, attendance, academic failure and emotional difficulties.
• Consult with parent, staff and other agencies concerning individual student needs and provide necessary follow-up.
• Arrange for orientation of students new to the school and work with feeder schools for students entering intermediate and secondary schools.
• Maintain complete student permanent record cards.
• Interpret results of assessments for students and parents.
• Consult with staff and recommend behavior modification techniques when requested for individual students.
• Participate in school management teams and share responsibility for the total school program as a part of individual planning and systems support.
• Attend to such activities as faculty meetings, PTA meetings, parent meetings, and other teaching-related duties as specified in Article 4 of the Negotiated Agreement between the Wicomico County Board of Education and the Wicomico County Education Association.
• Perform related duties as assigned.