**This position is for the 2021-2022 school year**

JOB TITLE:  School Counselor - Elementary

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  Elementary Principal

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the building principal, plans and provides for appropriate services for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of all students. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies guidance lessons and materials to meet the needs of all students. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides services to students in the areas of academic, personal/social and career development.
• Counsels students individually and in small groups.
• Conducts classroom guidance activities.
• Exposes students to career exploration and interest inventories.
• Reviews school data frequently to ensure that the school counseling program is meeting the academic, career and personal/social development of all students.
• Prepares reports, records, lists and all other required information and data.
• Encourages teacher/parent communication and community involvement.
• Assists students in conflict resolution.
• Manages crises.
• Assists in the identification of students with special needs.
• Refers students to intervention/remediation programs, as well as, academic and alternative programs to ensure academic success and personal well-being.
• Interprets student records.
• Initiates student programs.
• Refers students to appropriate school personnel and community agencies.
• Participates in SST, Child Study and 504 meetings.
• Participates in parent/teacher conferences.
• Serves as resource for school personnel and parents.
• Maintains a variety of files/records and departmental library of supplementary and reference materials.
• Follows required procedures and practices.
• Submits monthly time and task reports electronically.
• Attends division-wide counselor meetings.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Develops and maintains an effective school counseling program consistent with the school’s mission and goals as mandated by school board policy and the Office of Guidance Services and Student Records.
• Assists the building principal in developing and maintaining an effective educational program.
• Keeps the administration and Director of Guidance Services appraised of any problems encountered.
• Explains and interprets division-wide policies, goals and objectives to students, parents, and the community that impact students academic achievement and the school counseling program.
• Maintains an active public relations program for the school’s counseling department.
• Plans, organizes and directs implementation of all school counseling activities.
• Assists in the individual academic program planning of 5th grade students.
• Serves as the official representative for the department.
• Ensures school has a Guidance Advisory Committee.
• Serves with parents, faculty and other student groups, as requested, in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.
• Provides in-services for instructional staff.
• Creates school counseling calendar.
• Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s Degree from an approved school counselor education program or endorsement in school counseling with Virginia certification in school counseling.

Henry County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position will be posted until filled.