2023-2024 Counselor

Dodge City Public Schools is seeking a Counselor who through utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, will promote student success, provide preventative services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, personal and social development for all students.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of community linkages and referrals for student supportive services.

Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures and equipment;

Knowledge of graduation requirements; school policies and procedures; middle college model objectives and philosophy;

Knowledge of: legal and ethical practices and guidelines in Counseling; community information and referral services;

Experience in a school environment.

Is capable of working with small and large classroom groups

Is patient and caring

Possesses conflict resolution skills

Ability to listen to and communicate with parents and see parents as a resources

Professional manner and appearance

A team player with experience working in a collaborative environment

Knowledge of child development – specifically physical, emotional and developmental patterns

Additional Qualifications

High expectation for all students

Desire to continue career improvement.

Kansas Certification of Health Certificate on file in the Central Office (after employment offer is made).

Current Kansas Teaching Certificate or license on file in the Central Office with counseling endorsement required.

Master’s degree in school counseling from an accredited college required.

Complete an on-line district application at http://www.usd443.org. Make sure your application is attached to the position for which you wish to apply.

We need the following documents submitted for your application to be considered complete and eligible to advance through the screening/interview/hiring process.

• USD 443 Online Application
• Letter of Interest
• Copy of current resume, complete with the names and current contact information of at least five references
• University credential file
• Copy of all university transcripts
• Copy of current Kansas Department of Education (KSDE) License or verification from KSDE that Kansas licensure is in process

If you are unable to attach these items, you may fax them to 620-227-1695 or mail them to 2112 First Avenue, Dodge City, KS 67801.

Applicants may check application status by reading messages sent to the e-mail address submitted on the application.

Upon recommendation of the appropriate administrative team members, new appointments or transfer assignments will be sent to the Board of Education for final action.

If you have questions you may contact Yalanda Tieben at 620-371-1004.

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