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Derby Public Schools Cashier (Level 2) (Multiple Positions) in Derby, Kansas
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Job Description\ Purpose: The Elementary School Counselor helps students attain an optimum level of social emotional\ wellbeing and personal and social adjustment. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of\ students, the Elementary Counselor must work closely with staff and administration of Derby Public\ Schools and related community-based staff.\ Responsible to: Principal Salary: Annual Contract Classification of Employment: Exempt Date: February\ 2024 Qualifications:\ 1. Masters degree from an accredited college/university. 2. Two years accredited teaching experience. 3.\ Current and valid Kansas State Teaching License on file in the Central Office, with\ school counselor endorsement. 4. Desire to continue career improvement.\ Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:\ 1. Requires prolonged sitting/standing. 2. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift,\ carry, pull or push heavy\ objects or materials. 3. Occasionally requires stooping, bending or reaching. 4. Requires the ability to\ occasionally travel 5. Must be able to work in in noisy and crowded environments 6. Requires regular\ attendance and/or physical presence at the job.\ Essential Functions:\ Knowledge, Skill and Abilities a) Help students attain an optimum level of personal and social\ adjustment. b) Consult with parents, teachers, administrators and supporting agencies\ concerning the needs and abilities of students and provide support/training as needed for staff.\ c) Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines. d) Communicate effectively with all members\ of the school district and community. e) Work effectively with community organizations. f) React to\ change productively and handle other tasks as assigned. g) Support the value of an education. h) Support\ the philosophy and mission of the school district. i) Comply with all district policies, rules and\ regulations.\ 2) Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:\ a) Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods. b) Occasionally requires the ability to to\ move, lift, carry, pull or\ push heavy objects or materials. c) Occasionally requires the ability to stoop, bend and reach. d) Requires\ extensive use of hands. e) Requires the ability to occasionally travel.Must work indoors and outdoors year\ round f) Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments. g) Requires regular attendance and/or\ physical presence at the job.\ General Responsibilities:\ 1. Provide individual counseling and group guidance to help students cope effectively with personal,\ social, academic, career and family concerns.\ 2. Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies and services. 3. Provide direct\ student support in critical situations and serve as a member of the building\ crisis team. 4. Update and maintain confidential student records, including cumulative transcripts and\ student files. 5. Coordinate and manage SEL screeners and related surveys administered throughout\ the year. 6. Assist in identifying students who are at risk based on specific criteria, and the early\ recognition, and prevention of educational problems. 7. Assist with enrollment processes and facilitate\ needs in accordance with building,\ district and state requirements. 8. Assist in a continuous program of student orientation including\ planning for students\ transitioning into/exiting building programs and/or special education placements. 9. Participate as a team\ member in comprehensive evaluation, review and re-evaluation\ processes, behavior and student support plans and other related student referral processes.\ 10. Collaborate on the development of the students Individual Education Plan, 504, behavior and/or\ student support plan. 11. Cooperate with agencies serving students and their families. 12. Support classroom Social Emotional\ Learning lessons and provide support group\ activities for students with common personal and social needs. 13. Coordinate 504 plans and components\ related to the process. 14. Assist with the activities of student organizations and student support activity\ functions\ such as conferences, tutoring, student recognition ceremonies and parent engagement/education.\ 15. See that district policies are observed during all activities. 16. Keep abreast of new information,\ innovative ideas and techniques. 17. Obtain advance approval of the principal for all activities and\ expenditures. 18. Adhere to all district health and safety policies. 19. Other duties as assigned by the\ principal or other administrative staff, which are\ consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.