Elementary Guidance Counselor

GENERAL SUMMARY, EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Elementary Counselors provide basic academic, social, and developmental instruction to students, and

help foster a challenging and enriching environment that inspires students to develop the knowledge and

skills necessary to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners. They act as advocates for students'

well-being and serve as a valuable resource for their educational advancement

Counselor endorsement and such other endorsements as may be required by NDE Rules 10 and 24, and all

other required certification and training

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, WITH FREQUENCIES :

1. Support student learning by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program designed to

engage students and promote student success by integrating education, prevention and intervention

activities; ensuring students have access to the resources necessary for academic and social development

teaching and counseling students with varying academic and social abilities, effectively communicating with

parents regarding student progress, collaborating with other teachers, teacher assistants and school

administrators

3. Demonstrate professionalism at all times, and maintain a high level of ethical behavior and

confidentiality of student information. Serve as a role model to students, exercising good judgment,

effectively collaborating with parents in a courteous and honest manner, conducting oneself according to the

policies of the District and the Nebraska Board of Education, using appropriate methods to reinforce positive

behaviors and resolve conflicts with students and other staff members4. Regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job in order to maintain a student's regular routines,foster student learning and build student relationships; the ability to perform the identified tasks and possess the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities; the ability to perform the identified physical requirements

(Duties may vary by season or student grade levels; however, examples of typical performance responsibilities are listed below (not intended to be all-inclusive). There may be other duties assigned to an Elementary Counselor by the Building Principal or school Administrator as part of fulfilling goals that support student learning)

Required Job Tasks

their education or personal situations that may impact on their education

regulations

behavioral, academic, and other problems. Utilize resources to effectively communicate with others with

different communication abilities (e.g. non-English speaking, hearing impaired)

their children and their resource needs

and to persevere with challenging tasks

community resources when necessary

new life experiences such as starting a new school or a new grade level

services

objectives

students and parents or guardians to ensure readiness to begin school and to ensure that students are

placed in the appropriate grade levels and appropriate educational programs

that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence

Application Procedure :

The following documents need to be uploaded with your online application to be considered complete. In some instances, all of these documents may not be available to you at the time of your initial application. Once you have made your initial application and submission you will be able to go back into your application and upload additional documents.

Selection Procedure :

All applications are considered and screened for an interview once all documents have been submitted.

Internal Applicants :

If you are a current employee who is seeking to change role or level within the District, please use these directions to submit your application for the job posting of interest.