DAVID DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT #40

JOB DESCRIPTION

 Licensed

Job Posting Closes April 23, 2021, 4:00pm

Position begins August 2021

JOB TITLE:  Student Services-School Counselor

Reports To: Building Principal

Job Purpose Statement/s:  The position of “School Counselor” is for the purpose/s of helping students adapt to the school environment and guide them in making appropriate social, academic and career choices.

Essential Job Functions:

• Communicate with school staff regarding individual student needs.
• Assist and implement a guidance program following state and district goals that, as much as possible, meet the individual needs and development of students.
• Employ appropriate guidance and counseling techniques.
• Keep abreast of laws, rules, policies, and trends regarding guidance and counseling.
• Participate in parent, teacher and student conferences as requested and initiate such conferences as needed.
• Assist students in improving their communication skills when needed.
• Provide counseling and guidance services at teachers’, families’, students’, and/or administrator’s request.
• Assess the accomplishments of students and assist with progress reports as requested.
• Maintain student records according to district policy and rules.
• Assist with the remediation of student attendance problems.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for counselor’s secretary and/or volunteer(s) who work with counselors.
• Become familiar with and uphold the enforcement of school rules, Administrative Regulations, and Board Policy.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as requested.
• Serve as liaison with public/community agencies to enhance necessary referral/services for the student and his/her family.
• Participate in development and implementation of an Individuals Educational Program (IEP) as requested.
• Case manage the 504 Plans for qualified students
• Administer appropriate tests to students and coordinate or assist with the building-testing program.
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
• Consult with teachers, families, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for service and/or making recommendations.
• Counsel students, families and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
• Facilitate communication between students and/or families with teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Facilitate and Participate in various meetings (e.g. PBIS, IPBIS parent conferences, in-service training, student screening and pre referral teams, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.

• Facilitate Intensive Positive Behavior Supports (IPBS)
  • Monitor student behavior data systems (ODR, CICO Data & BSP data)
  • Insure action planning for student intervention and system development
  • Develop, monitor and implement targeted interventions based on school needs
  • Communicate data and available interventions with staff monthly
  • Conduct FBA interviews and observations to inform Behavior Support Plans
  • Develop, implement / facilitate implementation, and monitor Behavior Support Plans with assistance from District Behavior Specialist
• Work closely with administration on student discipline issues by collaborating on appropriate interventions and consequences aligned to PBIS.

Other Job Functions:

• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements – Qualifications: 

• Experience Preferred: Prior job related experience.
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Education Required:  Bachelor’s Degree. Counseling endorsement required.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to work effectively with teachers, students and families, intervene in crisis situations, provide counseling, interpret test data, and communicate effectively.

Knowledge of assessment instruments and their application, relevant education codes, state and district policies.

Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, complete a case study and develop an individual education plan, be flexible, work under time constraints, work effectively with staff, families, students and community, work independently.  Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation.

Licensure required:  Appropriate State license, Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance, and valid driver's License and evidence of insurability.

The David Douglas School District welcomes applications from candidates that expand the District's diversity.

Multi-Cultural preferred.

Bi-Lingual preferred. 

ESOL and/or Reading endorsements preferred.

Terms of Employment:  Salary and work year according to the current contract and school calendar. 

Evaluation:  Performance of this job will be evaluated each year in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Licensed Staff. 

David Douglas School District Drug Testing and Criminal Background check

Per district policy all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a district required drug test and criminal background check.  David Douglas School District’s Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted.  The offer of employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for drugs.