Department: Licensed Personnel Services

Classification: Licensed

Terms of Employment: 9 Months plus 9 additional days

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

This is a salaried position assigned to the Elko County School District (ECSD) Teacher Salary Schedule.

POSITION SUMMARY: The school counselor will implement the comprehensive guidance and counseling program according to the State of Nevada’s School Counseling Program Student Standards which are aligned with the national standards set forth by the American School Counselors Association (ASCA). The employee, utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, will participate in a school counseling program that promotes and enhances academic achievement, personal/social growth, and career development for all secondary students. This person will be expected to adhere to the CCSD Professional Domains and Standards for Licensed Employees and report directly to the school site administrator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

1. Administer an appropriate guidance & counseling program that aligns with the Nevada State School Counseling Program Student Standards.
2.  Deliver a system of individual student planning, responsive services, and system support within the guidance curriculum.
3. Conduct goal-oriented counseling, responsive to identified student needs, relative to student achievement and school success.
4. Collaborate with school personnel to assist students with developing skills that support academic achievement, high school graduation, and lifelong learning.
5.  Maintain confidentiality and accurate student records using the current School Administrative Student Information as appropriate.
6. Participate as a member of the school-based crisis team.
7. Work professionally with administration, staff, parents, and community.
8. Comply with school and district policies and regulations as well as state and federal laws.
9. Abide by the American School Counselor Association’s (ASCA) Code of Ethics.
10. Participate in other job-related duties and activities related to the position as assigned.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

1. Maintain accurate transcripts by assisting students with appropriate course selection and placement to fulfill high school graduation requirements.
2. Assist all students including culturally diverse and special populations in meeting individual needs to support academic achievement and student development.
3. Assist students with investigating college, university, and career and technical schools, scholarship options, and financial aid information in an effort to develop post secondary options.
4. Assist students with acquiring skills that maximize their personal and social development.
5.  Facilitate parent and student conferences with teachers.
6. Support the school improvement process and assist in the implementation of school improvement goals.
7. Participate in the annual evaluation and revision of the school counseling program by collecting and analyzing data.
8. Work closely with school staff and administration to maintain an effective school counseling program.
9. Attend required job-related meetings, activities, and on-going professional development.
10.  Maintain professional competence.
11. Use effective oral and written communication skills.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Training: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.

Licenses and Certifications: Must possess or be able to acquire a Nevada counselor’s license issued by the Nevada Department of Education.

When applying for a certificated licensed position, candidates must meet the position requirements as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.