Elementary School Counselor-Loudoun County Elementary School Counselor Position Details:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Hours: Full-Time
- Contract Duration: Full School Year
- Location: Loudoun County
- Pay Rate: $36-40 per hour (Based on Experience)
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: TheSchool Counselor will provide the school community, parents, students and teachers with an exemplary, ongoing professional student-counseling program. To provide services which contribute and respond to the individual needs of students and their parents by: arranging for initial assessments; participating on IEP team as appropriate; conducting or overseeing evaluations; developing and refining the behavior management system; monitoring interventions; serve as liaison with school staff and outside resources; and maintaining consistency and continuity in the school's response procedures. Strong social/emotional or trauma informed care background preferred. Responsibilities include to:
- Share a commitment to the success of the mission, goals, and objectives of the charter school.
- Set high expectations and standards for the achievement of students and own personal performance.
- Offer resources, professional expertise and coaching that supports student achievement of school's academic standards.
- Use multiple sources of data collection to analyze barriers to student achievement and to access, identify and apply to the improvement of the behavior management program.
- Offer opportunities for the community to be involved in student and school success.
- Assume responsibility for coordinating, monitoring and reporting student interventions.
- Serve as resource specialist for teachers and parents regarding any counseling needs.
- Work with students, parents and staff in a compassionate and productive manner.
- Assist teachers in effective planning, organization and implementation of strategies for optimum behavior management.
- Serve as liaison to school staff and outside resources; maintain consistency and continuity in the school's response procedures.
- Plan for initial student assessment and participate on the IEP team as appropriate.
- Conduct or oversee student evaluations.
- Guide the teacher learning process in implementing personal learning plans of students as a means to effective classroom management.
- Identify and develop creative intervention methods and procedures to adapt effectively to unusual situations.
- Demonstrate exceptional counseling techniques including documentation and student tracking.
- Work cooperatively with parents and generate parents' confidence in the teacher and the school community at large.
- Provide a school culture based on the principles of firm, fair, and consistent practices, respect for individual students, and development of responsible citizenship.
- Conduct one-self according to professional, ethical principles.
- Be familiar with and support school administration in the effective implementation of the school's Emergency Response Plan.
- Adhere to all procedures and policies as outlined in the Employee Manual.
ABOUT YOU:
- Graduate degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field.
- Strong social/emotional or trauma informed care background preferred
- Valid State of Ohio certification and demonstrated competence as a school based social services counselor.
- Must demonstrate mastery of all areas of counseling responsibility and be computer literate.
- Must demonstrate a strong understanding of local, regional, State and Federal resources that support families, students and school institutions.
- Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks
- Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
- Ability to use discretion in managing confidential information
- High quality written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in an urban and/or school turnaround setting is a plus
The CareStaff Partners Difference:
- Join a Family Oriented Team that is Passionate about the mutual goal of finding the right local or travel contract position for You and Your Family!
- Seamless Communication and Ongoing Support from your:
- Recruiter
- Compliance Specialist
- Payroll Professional
- Human Resources Representative
- Recruiters with Extensive Staffing Industry Knowledge
- Proven Track Record of Recruiting Excellence in Healthcare
Benefits:
- Proud to Offer SAME DAY Medical Insurance - Multiple Coverage Plans to choose from, because there is no one size fits all solution when it comes to your well-being
- Dental and Vision
- Supplemental Options Including, but not limited to - Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability
- Industry Competitive Pay Packages
- Tax-free allowances available on travel contracts
- Round Trip Travel Pay to and from Assignment
- Guaranteed Hours on most Contracts
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- Discounted CEU Access
- Licensure Reimbursement
- Competitive and Timely Paid Referral Bonuses
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