Elementary Counselor

Primary Purpose:To work with students and families in overcoming psychological and behavioral issues affecting educational performance. Provide individual, small group, and family counseling to help students resolve personal, emotional, and social problems that interfere with their adjustment to school and their ability to enjoy the benefits of the educational processEducation/Certification:Master's Degree in Counseling from an accredited college or universityValid Texas license in CounselingSpecial Education Certification (preferred)Special Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of individual and group counseling skillsKnowledge and skill in casework methodsStrong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and studentsKnowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventionsAwareness and ability to access community resourcesExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Works in a cooperation with campus administrators and special education staffServes as a liaison between parents, school and community agencies and may assist in data collection pertaining to educational and sociological variables.Coordinates with special education staff during the referral processAdministers screening instruments to establish need for counseling servicesConsults with teachers as needed to benefit academic achievement or behavioral interventionAssists the ARD Committee to develop IEP goals and objectives for counselingPerforms routine classroom visits to assist special education teachers in meeting established goals for students.Provide leadership and assistance to campus administrators, teachers, and related service personnel.Collect educational and career information to assist student development of skills and interests.Collaborates with LSSP, LCSW, campus case managers and other school staffCoordinates and monitors online therapy sessions.Assist with professional development for schoolsAvailable to conference with teachers with student concernsCounsels parents/caregivers who have children in Special Education as appropriate to benefit the student.Counsels individually or in small groupsAssists the Director in the development of a comprehensive special education program.Maintains records of student interaction.Accepts other duties as assigned by the Director.Supervisory Responsibilities:None.Working Conditions:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Maintain emotional control under stress. Travel to student homes and multiple work locations as assigned. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.