What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Counselor - Leave Replacement - GR2210 position at Kent School District?
This position is a .50 FTE Leave Replacement set for 8/22/2022-1/3/2023. End date could be extended.
Glenridge Elementary School opened its doors with great expectations on August 28, 1996. Guided by a caring staff and supportive parents, our vision of excellence is realized through a strong partnership between home and school and is sustained by a commitment to high academic standards for all of our students. Supporting a diverse student population, Glenridge is known for its incorporation of the arts and emphasis on collaboration. The Glenridge staff is dedicated to incorporating research–based best instructional practices with a focus on critical thinking. These elements, along with a strong technology component enhance our educational approach. Come, join our voyage. Ah, the places we’ll go!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is part of the KEA bargaining unit. The status of this continuing position may be changed due to special circumstances.
ASSIGNMENT: The purpose of this position is to provide counseling services in a K - 6 grade elementary school. Under the direction of the building principal, the counselor shall be responsible for developing, instructing, and evaluating the school's comprehensive guidance programs, and facilitating the conflict management program. Successful candidate must be willing to consult with parents, teachers, community agencies, and others pursuant to acquiring and exchanging information; establishing programs, and maintaining cooperative partnerships with the child and their educational program; conduct counseling for one-on-one and small groups outside the classroom; make home and community visitation as needed; initiate and maintain records, confidential information, and reports as required by school district policy, and as required in order to professionally execute duties and responsibilities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Washington State certificate as a school counselor, ESA endorsement required and must be on file prior to beginning work.
- Ability to communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Major in counseling and guidance
- ELL endorsement
- Candidate with teaching experience or experience working with elementary students
- Candidate should have proven ability to work with groups of students who face similar life challenges
- Candidate should be adept at working with parents as well as students
- Experience with a conflict manager program
- Must be willing to conduct appropriate developmental guidance activities in both small and large groups and assist classroom teachers in developing and utilizing guidance materials and programs within the classroom
- Knowledge of guidance and counseling principles, practices, and techniques
- Knowledge of the concerns, problems, and issues important to students
- Knowledge of rules, regulations, and polices pertaining to the counseling of students
- Ability to analyze and synthesize data to produce accurate records and reports
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, other employees, and others as needed
- Ability to exhibit multicultural and ethnic understanding and sensitivity with the ability to communicate effectively with all cultural groups in the school community.
- Experience working with a diverse student population and the specific school demographics
- Desired characteristics are: flexibility; ability to organize ideas, time and materials to accomplish goals; enthusiasm; ability to express ideas clearly and understand concepts being discussed; ability to learn new ideas and skills; ability and willingness to develop favorable relationships with students; knowledge of current approaches in counseling and willingness to model behavior deemed appropriate by the school district and the community.
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