• Job Description

  Req#: 1815
  Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Guidance Counselor
  
  
  Date Posted:
  5/29/2025
  
  
  Location:
  Priest River Elementary
  
  
  Closing Date:
  06/08/2025
  
  
  Holds a Pupil Personnel Services Certificate with a Counselor Endorsement (K-12)
  Minimum experience as determined by the Board
  Knowledge of computerized master schedule development
  Broad knowledge of theories of individual and group guidance techniques, and elementary school guidance program design
  Knowledge of state and federal testing procedures and requirements
  Strong background in the use of technology
  Relates extremely well to students
  Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community groups and organizations
  Able to work under pressure and deadlines
  Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and leadership skills
  Maintain confidentiality of staff and students
  Assist when requested with follow-up on students that are below grade level/failing with weekly progress reports
  Maintain a close relationship with the child study team following directives and recommendations as needed
  Assist in the resolution of school-related problems
  Provide responsive services including consultation, personal counseling, crisis counseling, and referral
  Provide for a smooth transition between elementary and middle/junior high, which may include orientation programs for students and parents
  Provide a guidance curriculum consisting of structured developmental experiences presented systematically through classroom and group activities for all students
  Assist with teacher/student/parent conferences
  Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the use of teacher comments, interpretation of individual standardized test scores, and other pertinent data
  Provide counseling for students that will assist them to develop increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity
  Maintain a professional office environment
  Provide interim assistance to students or parents with urgent needs
  Maintain student records and ensure their confidentiality
  Consult with teachers and other staff regularly to provide information and support to staff and to receive feedback on emerging needs of students
  Deal with confusion and emergencies in a friendly, supportive, and calm manner
  Assist agitated or confused students in re-composing themselves during situations where the student has a problem or personal setback
  Screen and coordinate new student records
  Participate in follow-up studies of former students for the purpose of improving services and evaluating the effectiveness of the educational program being offered by the school
  Share research and findings with colleagues and students in order to improve counseling services
  Research, develop, and write proposals to enhance the guidance curriculum
  Evaluate the effectiveness of the comprehensive counseling program
  Serve as a resource person to local community organizations
  Network and consult with local businesses, industries, and social service agencies on a regular basis
  Provide information to the community regarding guidance services or other relevant programs
  Work closely with the school in interpreting the school’s philosophy and objectives to students and parents
  Participate in building meetings such as special education meetings and class meetings
  Assist in arranging education services for hospitalized or homebound student in conjunction with the special services staff
  Assist with teacher/student and teacher/parent conflicts
  Keep immediate supervisor informed of activities and any issues that may arise
  Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by such efforts as attendance at professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publications
  Adhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of Education
  Seek assistance should emergencies arise
  Represent the school district in a positive manner
  Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
  Perform other duties as assigned
  2025-2026 School Year
  
  Open Date: 5-29-25 Closing Date: 6-08-25
  Location: District Wide
  Pay: WBCSD Certified Pay Scale
  
  
  TITLE: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Holds a Pupil Personnel Services Certificate with a Counselor Endorsement (K-12)
  2. Minimum experience as determined by the Board
  3. Knowledge of computerized master schedule development
  4. Broad knowledge of theories of individual and group guidance techniques, and elementary school guidance program design
  5. Knowledge of state and federal testing procedures and requirements
  6. Strong background in the use of technology
  7. Relates extremely well to students
  8. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community groups and organizations
  9. Able to work under pressure and deadlines
  10. Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and leadership skills
  11. Maintain confidentiality of staff and students
  
  PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO
  Building Principal and Assistant Principal
  
  JOB SUMMARY
  To help students overcome problems that impede learning and to assist them in making educational and life plans. The counselor will guide, listen, and lend support to students who will need services beyond the scope of the regular classroom.
  
  MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  
  Direct Assistance to Students
  1. Assist when requested with follow-up on students that are below grade level/failing with weekly progress reports
  2. Maintain a close relationship with the child study team following directives and recommendations as needed
  3. Assist in the resolution of school-related problems
  4. Provide responsive services including consultation, personal counseling, crisis counseling, and referral
  5. Provide for a smooth transition between elementary and middle/junior high, which may include orientation programs for students and parents
  1. Provide a guidance curriculum consisting of structured developmental experiences presented systematically through classroom and group activities for all students
  2. Assist with teacher/student/parent conferences
  3. Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the use of teacher comments, interpretation of individual standardized test scores, and other pertinent data
  4. Provide counseling for students that will assist them to develop increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity
  
  Office Management
  1. Maintain a professional office environment
  2. Provide interim assistance to students or parents with urgent needs
  3. Maintain student records and ensure their confidentiality
  4. Consult with teachers and other staff regularly to provide information and support to staff and to receive feedback on emerging needs of students
  5. Deal with confusion and emergencies in a friendly, supportive, and calm manner
  6. Assist agitated or confused students in re-composing themselves during situations where the student has a problem or personal setback
  7. Screen and coordinate new student records
  
  Program Evaluation
  1. Participate in follow-up studies of former students for the purpose of improving services and evaluating the effectiveness of the educational program being offered by the school
  2. Share research and findings with colleagues and students in order to improve counseling services
  3. Research, develop, and write proposals to enhance the guidance curriculum
  4. Evaluate the effectiveness of the comprehensive counseling program
  
  Other
  1. Serve as a resource person to local community organizations
  2. Network and consult with local businesses, industries, and social service agencies on a regular basis
  3. Provide information to the community regarding guidance services or other relevant programs
  4. Work closely with the school in interpreting the school’s philosophy and objectives to students and parents
  5. Participate in building meetings such as special education meetings and class meetings
  6. Assist in arranging education services for hospitalized or homebound student in conjunction with the special services staff
  7. Assist with teacher/student and teacher/parent conflicts
  8. Keep immediate supervisor informed of activities and any issues that may arise
  9. Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by such efforts as attendance at professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publications
  10. Adhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of Education
  11. Seek assistance should emergencies arise
  12. Represent the school district in a positive manner
  13. Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
  14. Perform other duties as assigned
  
  EVALUATION
  Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Director of Special Services and/or the Principal in conformance with district policy and IDAPA 08.02.02.120.
  
  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
  By contract as determined by the Board of Trustees in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.
  
  NOTE
  All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.
  
  
  Legal Reference: I.C. § 33-512 Governance of Schools
  I.C. § 33-513 Professional Personnel
  I.C. § 33-515 Issuance of Renewable Contracts
  I.C. § 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance
  I.C. § 33-1212 Elementary School Counselors
  I.C. § 54-3201 et seq. Social Work Licensing Act
  IDAPA 08.02.02.027.01 Counselor Endorsement (K-12)
  IDAPA 08.02.02.120 Local District Evaluation Policy—Teacher and Pupil Personnel Certificate Holders
  
  
  
  

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