All Other Positions - Kansas City International Academy
| Position: | All Other Positions |
| Subject Area: | (none) |
| Job Title: | Elementary Counselor |
| Job Location: | KC International Academy |
| Beginning: | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Deadline: | Jun 01, 2024** |
| District: | Kansas City International Academy |
| Kansas City, MO 64125 | |
| Telephone: |
816-242-4206 |
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Job Description:
About the Position:
As a member of the district guidance staff, the elementary counselor is to implement the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program for students in grades K-5. The counselor provides activities to meet the needs of the students, consults with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students, and provides support to other elementary programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Studies have shown that, on average, women, people of color, and folks from other groups underrepresented in educational leadership are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they check all the boxes in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. If you think you’re a good fit, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications.
Compensation & Benefits:
All KCIA employees are provided with a robust and competitive salary, compensation, and benefits package.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
At KCIA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our mission.
We believe that our school should reflect the vast diversity of the community we serve, and that diverse voices should be elevated and intentionally integrated into our work.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive space for all our employees and extending this culture of inclusion into our work as educators.
It is the policy of KC International Academy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs or employment practices as required by federal and state law.
About the Position:
As a member of the district guidance staff, the elementary counselor is to implement the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program for students in grades K-5. The counselor provides activities to meet the needs of the students, consults with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students, and provides support to other elementary programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement the elementary guidance curriculum: conduct guidance learning activities in the classroom as planned in conjunction with school administration and teachers; consult with and/or be a resource person for teachers to facilitate the infusion of guidance learning activities into the regular education curriculum.
- Counsel small groups and individual students: conduct structured, goal oriented counseling sessions to meet the identified needs of individuals or groups of students. Session topics at the elementary level may include self awareness, self-identity, academic problems, anger management, grief or loss, behavior problems, attendance, peer problems, family issues, and substance abuse.
- Consult with teachers, staff and parents regarding meeting the needs of students: conduct in-service programs for faculty; conduct and facilitate conferences with teachers, students, and parents; provide opportunities for parent education programs; assist families with school-related problems.
- Refer students to appropriate community agencies in consultation with their parents and district staff. Consult and coordinate with in-district and community agencies, such as administrators, school psychologists, school nurses, physicians, and community-based mental health providers.
- Coordinate, conduct or participate in activities which contribute to the effective operation of the school: interpret group tests results to faculty and staff, act as an advocate for students as appropriate in conjunction with other staff, assist other school staff in the placement of students with special needs in appropriate programs such as gifted education and special education; participate with the administration and faculty as a team member in the implementation of the district testing program.
- Evaluate and revise the building guidance program: administer a needs assessment every year, review periodically with staff and administration the guidance program using the program evaluation self-study, review and modify the program calendar and evaluate guidance learning activities.
- Pursue professional growth; attend state and local staff development programs; join professional associations, read professional journals; participate in relevant workshops, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
- Missouri Counseling Certification/License
- Teaching experience and/or counseling experience
Studies have shown that, on average, women, people of color, and folks from other groups underrepresented in educational leadership are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they check all the boxes in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. If you think you’re a good fit, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications.
Compensation & Benefits:
All KCIA employees are provided with a robust and competitive salary, compensation, and benefits package.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
At KCIA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our mission.
We believe that our school should reflect the vast diversity of the community we serve, and that diverse voices should be elevated and intentionally integrated into our work.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive space for all our employees and extending this culture of inclusion into our work as educators.
It is the policy of KC International Academy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs or employment practices as required by federal and state law.
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