Elementary Counselor K-5

Basehor-Linwood USD 458 is currently seeking an Elementary Counselor for grades K-5 at Gray Hawk Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year.

POSITION:         Elementary School Counselor K-5

DESCRIPTION: As a member of the counseling department- our elementary counselors provide a comprehensive guidance program for students in grades K-5. Provide activities to meet the needs of assigned case-loads; consult with teachers- staff- and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students and provide support to other elementary educational programs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:                

1. Help students attain an optimum level of personal and social adjustment.
2. Provide individual counseling and group instruction to help students cope effectively with personal- social- academic- career- and family concerns.
3. Consult with parents- teachers- administrators- and supporting agencies concerning the needs and abilities of students.
4. Implement a comprehensive appraisal process by:
1. selecting and administering appropriate ability- achievement- and interests tests
2. visiting with students and interview interested adults- and
3. interpreting results to students- teachers- administrators- and parents.
5. Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.
6. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
7. Work effectively with community organizations.
8. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
9. Support the value of education.
10. Support the mission and vision of U.S.D. #458.
11. Update and maintain confidential student records.
12. Assist in a continuous program of student orientation.
13. Assist in making recommendations for school curriculum and instructional practices.
14. Assist with the activities of student organizations.
15. See that district policies are observed during all activities.
16. Keep abreast of new information- innovative ideas and techniques.
17. Adhere to all district health and safety policies- including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
18. Other duties as assigned by the Principal- or other Administrative Staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree in counseling education
2. Currently hold or be eligible for a Kansas certificate (counseling)
3. Two years accredited teaching in the elementary school setting
4. Demonstrated knowledge of methods of effective instruction
5. Desire and ability to work with students and staff
6. A willingness to cooperate with and follow the directions of the school principal
7. The ability and willingness to communicate with parents
8. Knowledge of effective methods of behavior modifications with students
9. Ability to plan- organize- and see that activities are completed
10. Proficient in data collection and reporting
11. Excellent written and oral skills
12. Proficient in Microsoft and Google applications   

Physical Requirements:  Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in the work environment. Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job is required.

1.     Must have physical stamina to maintain job responsibilities.
   2. Requires occasional stooping- bending- kneeling- reaching- and turning.

To perform this job successfully- an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge- skill- and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Term of Employment: 10 months (198 Days); Academic school year as assigned. 

Evaluation:  Performance effectiveness will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

*The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

**The Basehor-Linwood School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of race- color- ethnicity- national origin- sex- disability- age- or religion in its programs- activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.

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