Guidance Counselor - Long Term Substitute - Vacancy ID: 216869
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Pecatonica Elementary School is seeking a long term substitute guidance counselor. This position is anticipated to start September 30, 2024 and continue through December 20, 2024.
Pecatonica Elementary is a 4K-5 school of approximately 200 students, located about 35 minutes southwest of Verona/Fitchburg, and 10 minutes south of US 151/18 Blue Mounds/Barneveld. Class sizes are small (13-15 students), and collaboration among colleagues and administration is strong. (Weekly Grade Level Collaboration Meetings).
We are seeking candidates with a growth mindset who are excited to contribute to both our school and community. Candidates must proactively manage student behavior by fostering positive relationships and building a strong classroom community. Additionally, candidates must have a solid background in reading instruction and differentiated teaching strategies for all students.
The elementary school counselor will have regular grade-based schedules for social-emotional skills, counseling duties both individual and group, routine and ad hoc lunch bunch social skills groups, and work with administration, teachers, and parents on different projects for a variety of needs.
PREREQUISITES:
Would prefer that candidates hold or be eligible for Wisconsin guidance certification, but other certifications would be considered
Strong oral and written communication skills
Understanding of the Comprehensive School Counseling Model
Ability to analyze test results and work with other pupil services personnel
Strong organizational and time management skills
Utilize model academic standards for school counseling
Solid understanding of early and middle childhood developmental issues/concerns
Ability to collaborate effectively with all constituents of the school and the community
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS:
Ability to navigate student management system software (Infinite Campus)
Experience with Individual Education Plans
Strong computers/media technology skills
Ability to meet deadlines ahead of schedule
Willingness and qualifications to assume one or more extra-curricular assignments
The Pecatonica Area School District does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, religion, creed, color, handicap, marital status, gender, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record or conviction record, or membership in the national guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States (s.111.31, et.seq.).
Candidate Requirements
- School Counselor
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications