Position Type:
Student Support Services - Certified/Counselor
Date Posted:
5/16/2025
Location:
Benton Elementary School
Date Available:
TBD
Closing Date:
Until Filled Title: Counselor
Description: Through leadership, advocacy, collaboration, consultation and systemic change, school counselors promote success for ALL students in the areas of academic development, college/career readiness and social/emotional learning. Services are implemented through a comprehensive school counseling program which includes delivery of core curriculum lessons, program management, student advocacy, small group and individual counseling.
The school Counseling Program is aligned with the district's vision and mission statements and is delivered from a foundation of beliefs based on state and national standards that serve as the guiding principles for design and management.
Qualifications:

• Valid Indiana School Counselor license
• School Counseling experience preferred
• Teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrated success in mediation relationship building
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and adhere to local, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws pertaining to school counseling (e.g. privileged communication)
• Adhere to the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Ethical Standards
• Demonstrate knowledge of ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors and the Indiana Department of Education Program Standards for School Counseling
• Promote the mastery of the Indiana Department of Education Student Standards for School Counseling
• Demonstrate continuous personal growth and professional development

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must feel comfortable teaching lessons to students K-6
• Must be able to work with students in small groups and individually in a confidential manner
• Guide and counsel groups of individual students through the development of social and emotional intelligences
• Confidentiality skills and good communication are necessary
• Ability to collaborate and follow through on tasks
• Must be organized and have knowledge of community resources
• Implement the counseling curriculum
• Consult with teachers, staff and parents regarding the developmental needs of students
• Refer students with severe problems to appropriate community resources in consultation with their parents
• Be a part of the Building Coalition team by attending team meetings
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Abide by state statues, school board policies and regulations
• Assist administrators with the distribution and interpretation of standardized test scores for students and parents
• Attend IEP and 504 meetings according to caseload
• Facilitate informational evening sessions for parents regarding school goals
• Serve on committees as assigned
• Attend required meetings and training sessions as directed
• Other duties as assigned by building principal and/or supervisor

Data-Based Accountability:

• Annually revise the school counseling program as a result of analysis of evaluation data
• Identify data-informed annual goals along with the measured impact of direct services delivery
• Deliver data-informed classroom, small-group and closing-the-gap activities and interventions
• Design calendars reflecting the appropriate use of time aligned with ASCA National Model recommendation of 80% of time in direct and indirect services to students
• Collect and analyze results data from classroom, small groups and closing-the-gap activities and interventions
• Measure student growth of outcome data areas, including academic achievement/grades, attendance, and behavior/discipline

Classroom Counseling Lessons:

• Design, deliver, evaluate and revise the Elkhart County School Counseling curriculum, including school-specific curriculum, meeting state and national standards for guiding student success including classroom lessons covering:
• Academic development (e.g. academic planning, student skills, test taking strategies, organizational strategies)
• Career development (e.g. college/career aspirations, awareness, exploration, and readiness)
• Social Emotional Learning (e.g. self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making)

Student Counseling:
As appropriate and aligned to ASCA Ethical Standards

• Identify counseling needs related to personal and social development
• Provide student assistance services, including individual and group counseling, crisis counseling and referrals, for students with personal or social concerns that interfere with learning
• Provide consultation to administrators, teachers, parents, and community agencies
• Coordinate student assistance activities delivered by school counselors or others including teachers, peer and community mental health agencies

Student Advocacy:

• Participate in and/or facilitate school improvement initiatives
• Promote high achievement and advocate for a supportive and rigorous learning environment for all students
• Promote an understanding and appreciation of various ethnicities and cultural groups
• Provide assistance for teachers to help all students learn
• Identify students who may not be achieving to their potential due to the learning environment and provide necessary supports and interventions
• Collaborate with school and community partners to provide input and insight regarding the academic, social/emotional and behavioral progress of students

Program Management/Advocacy:

• Seek and advocate for resources (time, funding, and personnel) to support students through the school counseling program
• Promote school counseling program services to students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members

Work Environment:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employes is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls: reach with hands and arms
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus

Professional Conduct:

• Demonstrates professionalism per the expectations adopted by the school corporation

Evaluations:

• Evaluation of performance on this job will be in accordance with the CCCEC job description and provisions in the county-wide handbook

Requirements:

• Bachelors License
• Complete and pass an Expanded Criminal Background and CPS Check

Compensation:

• Competitive pay depending upon experience

Contracted days: 184 staff days plus an extended contract of an additional 10 days for a total of 194 days.
40 hours per week
Reports to: Building Principals and/or Building Supervisor
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Reasonable Accommodations:
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.
Employment At-Will:
Employment with Fairfield Community Schools is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause, in accordance with applicable law.
Background Check & Screening:
All candidates may be required to undergo a background check, drug screening, or other pre-employment assessments as part of the hiring process.
Health and Safety:
Employees are expected to comply with all company health and safety policies, as well as federal and state regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
Job Requirements:
Additional duties or responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to support the evolving needs of the business, which may include tasks such as lifting up to 10 pounds or, in some cases, more