Elementary School Counselor

****Position Title: **** School Counselor - Elementary ****Buildings: ****Mason Public Schools / Elementary Schools / In-Person ****Reports to: **** Building Principal

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Every Student. Every Day.

****Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): ****Through authentic learning opportunities, Mason Public School is committed to an inclusive environment. Our students, staff, and community respectfully acknowledge and value the diverse cultures, lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and identities of each other.

****Job Summary: ****The Elementary School Counselor will support students' academic, social, and emotional growth at Mason's grades 1-5 Elementary Schools. In this role, you will provide individual and group counseling, collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary student support team, and help foster an inclusive, positive school climate where every child feels safe, valued, and ready to learn.

Education and Experience (Required):

Possess a Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling from an accredited institution And Possess a valid Michigan secondary teaching certificate with an endorsement in counseling (NT) OR Possess a School Counselor License OR Possess a Preliminary Authorization to work as a School Counselor OR Possess a Temporary School Counselor Authorization **** ****

Education and Experience (Desired, not required):

School counseling experience at the elementary level with involvement in organizing and conducting group guidance activities

Active involvement in guidance and counseling professional organizations Established record of positive attitude and rapport with students Excellent interpersonal skills Collaborative/Growth orientated Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues, families, and students. Willingness to learn new skills, to be reflective, and to acquire new knowledge along with evidence of being flexible and having superior problem-solving skills. Evidence of being highly organized and having excellent time-management skills. Proven leadership qualities such as being a member of a school improvement team, a member of a curriculum council, a chair of a student organization, or the chair of a grade level or department. Certification in additional subject areas.

Essential Duties, Skills, and Responsibilities:

Provide counseling services to assigned students or groups to help students cope effectively with perso