Assignment Category:  1.0

Education Required Level:  Master’s Degree, minimum

General Purpose

To provide a comprehensive counseling program for all children in elementary schools. Consult with teachers, parents and staff to enhance their effectiveness in helping students. Provide support to other elementary educational programs.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Implement the elementary guidance curriculum;
• Guide individuals and groups of students through the development of educational, personal, social and career plans;
• Counsel individuals and small groups of children toward social and emotional growth;
• Consult with and train teachers, parents and staff regarding children’s needs;
• Refer children with problems and their parents to special programs, specialists and outside agencies;
• Participate in, coordinate and conduct activities that contribute to the effective operation of the counseling program and school;
• Participate in and facilitate the intervention team process;
• Plan and evaluate the counseling program;
• Pursue continuous professional growth.

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in School Counseling
• Valid Indiana Teaching License

Salary and Benefits

Payment Type:  Salary, per MCEA Agreement

Benefits:  Comprehensive medical, annuity contribution, ITRF, life insurance

The Michigan City Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively, "Protected Classes"). This includes the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation's environment. For further information, clarification, or complaint, please contact the MCAS School Administration, 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director , 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Section 504 (non-discrimination/disability issues and Americans with Disabilities). Any other information concerning the above policies may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent, Dr. Barbara Eason-Watkins, 408 S. Carroll Ave., Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000.