Guidance/ School Mental Health Support Professional Qualification: KSDE School Counselor endorsement or LMSW license required.
Job Goal:
To plan, develop, implement and/or access learning activities for students, parents, and Staff that promote the development of knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help students understand and respect themselves and others; assist students in making decisions, setting goals, and taking necessary action to achieve personal, social, academic and career goals; gain an understanding of personal safety skills; acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning; investigate the world of work and encourage informed decisions in preparation for a career, and lead to an understanding of the relationship between personal qualities, academics, training, and the world of work.
Reports to: Building Principal
Performance and Responsibilities:
Builds instruction upon previously learned materials
Uses a wide variety of materials and techniques as appropriate for all students assigned
Provides for regular assessment of student needs and progress
Provides evidence of individual student learning
Prepares for assigned learners/responsibilities and shows evidence of such preparation
Demonstrates effective skills in reading, writing, math, and speaking as necessary for assignment
Implements the district`s written assigned curriculum
Demonstrates command of the assigned content curriculum
Demonstrates commitment to learn and apply new instructional and technology skills as related to assignment
Collaborates daily with selected groups (i.e. teacher teams) to reflect and refine their day to day practice
Works with other members of the staff in planning building or district curriculum, instructional goals, objectives, methods and assessments
Attends and participates in assigned staff/team meetings
Cooperates with others regarding the selection, use and sharing of books, equipment and other instructional materials
Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students
Develops and maintains an environment conducive to learning
Establishes and maintains communications with students, parents, colleagues and others as related to assignment
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
Demonstrates respect and value for all students and staff
Maintains professional and ethical standards
Meets and instructs students at designated location and times
Upholds and enforces school rules, district policies, and administrative regulations
Critical Skills and Abilities:
Possesses and maintains certification/licensure in the state of Kansas
Ability to speak clearly and audibly to various groups expressing ideas in a logical and forthright manner
Possess composition skills suitable for producing written communication for a variety of readers
Ability to quickly analyze a situation and provide prompt advice
Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely, and helpful manner
Ability to perform job responsibilities using appropriate software and communication equipment
Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines
Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board`s policy on Evaluation.
The tasks listed in this position description are subject to change at the discretion of the superintendent. The incumbent is expected to take on other duties as requested or assigned by his/her supervisor
Salary Information
Salary Range: $42,583.00 - $66,633.00 / Per Year
Shift Type: Full-Time