Elementary School Counselor

دوام كامل في American School of Jeddah في Saudi Arabia
نُشرت يوم February 5, 2025

تفاصيل الوظيفة

ROLE OVERVIEW The Elementary school counselor is responsible for providing personal and/or academic counseling along with the support services necessary for their implementation. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Establish, implement and manage programs designed for the academic, career, and personal/social development of Elementary school students. The successful candidate will provide individual and group counseling to students; provide counseling services to students per their IEP requirements; and interact with staff and parents in trying to meet students' needs. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Provide academic and personal counseling on a drop-in or scheduled basis.
  2. Present classroom guidance materials for appropriate goals.
  3. Provide individual counseling (personal/emotional, academic and behavioral).
  4. Provide scheduling of classes for students as needed.
  5. Process academic/behavioral referrals with staff.
  6. Establish procedure based on district policy and follow through with appropriate action.
  7. Assist teachers in understanding their students, including providing and interpreting student data.
  8. Administer Entrance Exams and assess student abilities. If eligible for entry, do the paperwork to admit the student. If not eligible, do the paperwork and communication necessary to have the student and their parents notified of such a decision.
  9. Place students in appropriate classrooms. Students with special needs are referred to the Special Education Department Chair for assessment and placement.
  10. Monitor academic progress of students through coordination of mid-term progress reports, quarterly grade reports, and close contact with teachers. Stay in touch with parents of students whose grades indicate they need help.
  11. Schedule and chair parent/teacher conferences regarding behavioral or academic progress.
  12. Schedule and chair Student Support Team (SST) meetings regarding academic development.
  13. Schedule individual related ability testing with the Principals.
  14. Order tests for student evaluation.
  15. Welcome new students/families and assist in their adjustment to the Elementary School.
  16. Order and assist in the admission of the SAT (Stanford Achievement Test).
  17. Provide information to parents interested in seeking information about a school for a student that has special educational needs.
  18. Provide in-service training on topics related to the school counseling program and supporting student achievement.
  19. Other duties that may, from time to time, be requested by the Principal.
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