Position Information: Two full-time positions, each shared between two assigned elementary schools, and one half-time position assigned to one school.

　　Position Criteria:

　　Master’s degree and Iowa license with Professional School Counselor K-8 endorsement

　　Strong interpersonal skills

　　Previous teaching experience, preferred

　　Student-centered philosophy

　　Strong communication skills - verbal & written

　　Strong administrative/management skills

　　Performance Responsibilities

　　Personal Performance Criteria

　　Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students

　　Contributes to creating a positive work environment

　　Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality

　　Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day

　　Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job

　　Works independently and with confidence

　　Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations

　　Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

　　Professional Performance Criteria

　　Personal Qualifications

　　Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations and works cooperatively with students, parents and staff

　　Project a positive image as an educator in the school and in the community - Promotes a positive image of the Johnston Schools respects differing points of view

　　Demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, special needs and religious groups

　　Uses discretion in handling confidential information and situations

　　Actively supports expectations of student behavior outside of the classroom during the school day

　　Demonstrates a positive attitude and manages stress in a constructive manner

　　Guidance/Counseling Process

　　Demonstrates the ability to help students make appropriate educational plans/life choices.

　　Maintains and uses sources of information to guide students.

　　Displays ability to help students see options, implications, consequences, and set goals.

　　Knows and uses suitable resource materials, procedures, and models.

　　Utilizes a variety of counseling skills, activities, and resources in meeting the needs of students.

　　Develops objectives and conducts activities which are clear, meaningful, and consistent with student needs and building and district goals (parent conferences, staffings, teacher conferences, school orientation, job placement, group guidance).

　　Exhibits mastery of counseling skills.

　　Demonstrates good interpersonal skills (relationship with students, staff, administration, and parents).

　　Uses time effectively.

　　Provides input in curriculum improvement.

　　Practices good listening skills (non-judgmental, empathic, understanding).

　　Utilizes appropriate assessment activities.

　　Knowledgeable of use of and interpretation of information and/or data.

　　Responsive Services/System Support

　　Expresses concern for students regardless of cultural, academic, intellectual, emotional needs.

　　Demonstrates understanding and acceptance of differences among individuals and groups, (i.e., racial, ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, religious and handicaps.)

　　Displays nonsexist/multicultural attitudes.

　　Provides constructive strategies to students.

　　Demonstrates sensitivity in communicating and working with staff.

　　Works courteously and cooperatively with school personnel.

　　Recognizes the need for and participates in teamwork for the improvement of instruction.

　　Demonstrates willingness to share methods, materials, and ideas with co-workers.

　　Provides constructive criticism to administrators and accepts it from them.

　　Keeps administration informed of pertinent situations.

　　Communicates with and informs parents concerning guidance and counseling services.

　　Provides a climate which promotes effective communication with parents.

　　Cooperates with parents in the best interest of students.

　　Demonstrates professionalism and professional growth.

　　Establishes goals and initiates activities aimed at professional growth and development.

　　Attends professional meetings (i.e., counselor’s meetings, faculty meetings, conferences, staffings, in-service) promptly and courteously.

　　Maintains positive student/counselor rapport through understanding an acceptance of individual worth of student.

　　Treats students in a manner which reflects an awareness of their developmental and emotional characteristics.

　　Displays empathy and understanding when counseling students.

　　Maintains professional confidentiality.

　　Provides availability to meet with students, staff, and parents.

　　Professional Responsibilities

　　Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth

　　Keeps current with appropriate teaching content and instructional techniques and strategies (e.g. participation in professional organizations, workshops, conferences, including the development of technology skills)

　　Applies knowledge gained through professional growth to the classroom

　　Contributes and participates in a positive manner to building and district professional growth opportunities

　　Works collegially to select and implement building and district goals

　　Remains informed on building and district policies and works cooperatively toward their implementation

　　Participates, when appropriate, in curriculum development and building/district assignments

　　Provides requested data in a timely and accurate manner

　　Meets responsibilities beyond the school day related to school functions

　　Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilities

　　Assumes leadership roles (committee participation, department chairs, curriculum review, etc.

　　Terms of Employment: 194-day contract

　　Non-discrimination Statement

　　It is the policy of the Johnston Community School District not to illegally discriminate on

　　the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for

　　employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and

　　socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment

　　practices.

　　There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have

　　questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the Director of Human

　　Resources, 6510 NW 62nd Avenue, Johnston, Iowa 50131, (515) 278-0470.

　　Primary Location Elementary Shared

　　Salary Range $49,063 / Per Year

　　Shift Type Full-Time