Elementary School Social Worker/Clinical Mental Health Counselor OR Elementary School Counselor - Ashley Elementary

POSITION: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER/CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR OR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR ~ ASHLEY ELEMENTARY

APPLICANTS MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER

We are currently looking to hire an Elementary School Social Worker/Clinical Mental Health Counselor or Elementary School Counselor to fill a position at Ashley Elementary School.

District Expectations for an Elementary School Social Worker/Clinical Mental Health Counselor or Elementary School Counselor:

• Teach classroom lessons that promote positive behavior, emotional regulations, and social skills using research-based programs;
• Implement and oversee required documentation;
• Work within a tiered approach through collaboration with other school-based personnel about necessary student needs;
• Provide individual and group counseling services for at-risk students;
• Keep current on community resources to assist schools, families, and students;
• Serve as a liaison between the school district, students, parents, and appropriate community services;
• Collaborate on difficult cases with various agencies;
• Collaborate with district personnel as needed (school social workers, behavior aides, RBT, school psychologist, nurse, etc.);
• Coordinate the required community/parent meetings for suicide and sexual abuse prevention trainings;
• Provide appropriate mental health trainings;
• Assist in district wide crisis planning and response as guided by school and district leadership;
• Work within the guidelines and laws that regulate the educational system;
• Ability to work independently and as a key member of a team;
• Promote conflict resolution and restorative practices to foster positive relationships and reduce disciplinary referrals;
• Use data to assess student needs, evaluate program effectiveness, and inform decision-making;
• Demonstrate cultural competence and responsiveness in supporting students from diverse backgrounds;
• Other duties as assigned.

 
Your application will be considered complete when you provide the following documents with your online application:

• Master’s degree or proof of enrollment from an accredited institution with evidence of a school social work/clinical mental health endorsement or school counseling;
• Copy of DOPL license (if applicable)
• Copy of USBE license (if applicable)
• Provision of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Evidence of employment working with school-age children;
• Evidence of ability to work effectively with children, parents, staff, and community by means of a minimum of three letters of recommendation, at least one of which must be from a direct supervisor (does not have to be a current supervisor.)

COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERRED CONSIDERATION

SALARY: As per district salary schedule
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open until filled
BEGINNING: 2025/2026 School Year