Student Services - Elementary Counseling District Program Facilitator (29343)

Title: Student Services District Facilitator

Calendar/Contract: 182 day, plus 21 additional contract days

Salary Schedule: Certified Educator Salary Schedule (figures do not include pay for additional 21-day contract). Compensation includes an additional 9% stipend and $3000 extra responsibility pay
Hours: 8.0 hours/day | 40.0 hours/week

Benefits-Eligible: As outlined in the Benefits Guide

FLSA Status: Exempt

Application Note:
This position will remain open until filled after a minimum of five working days (three working days if EMERGENCY HIRE is indicated). Applications will be reviewed prior to scheduling interviews. Current employees of Weber School District should ensure they are marked as an internal candidate to access to the internal application.

Please carefully review the following points:

• Requirements for ALL applicants: A current resume must be uploaded to the Attachments section of the application. Additionally, two current letters of recommendation must be submitted with the application in the References section.

Reports to: Head Administrative Assistant and School Administration

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Student Services Director, Elementary Counseling District Program Facilitator is a member of the Student Services and Student Advocacy team. This position is directly involved with support for all students and will be assigned specific schools at an elementary level (grades K-6). The position requires assisting school teams with programming, training and implementation of support for students.

School Level Responsibilities:

• Work with counselors, faculties and administrator supporting students
• Advocate on the student’s behalf
• Implement and/or supporting effective prevention and intervention strategies within an MTSS structure
• Assist in collecting data and recording information about the student for the purpose of determining effectiveness of an intervention
• Attend student staffing meetings on a regular basis (e.g. Student Success Team)
• Collaborate with school teams and families to assist in writing intervention and support plans
• Support elementary school counselors in all areas of school counseling and guidance service to students
• Participate in development of annual school data projects
• Conduct internal counseling program reviews
• Support school teams in the development of 504s
• Coordinate and assist with enrollment of youth-in-care students and students returning to school from treatment programs or facilities
• Coordinate and assist in the development of reintegration plans
• Participate in school-level professional learning communities
• Work cooperatively with all members of a student support team, including administration, psychologists, health care professionals, designated instructional service providers, paraeducators, general education teachers, and parents
• Effectively manage time to address the needs of schools through being a visible presence and accessible resource
• Build strong professional relationships with parents/guardians, teachers, paraeducators, and school administrators
• Solution-oriented in meeting the needs of students in the best way possible
• Participate in a direct service or consultative role in crisis situations and crisis intervention

District Level Responsibilities:

• Relate effectively to and demonstrate receptive attitude toward children, and toward students and parents of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Assist with program development and in-service training related to implementation of a elementary school guidance program
• Assist with the development of the elementary school counseling grant
• Problem solve referrals and implement due process procedures for student discipline referrals, including Manifestation Determinations as necessary
• Identify and work collaboratively with co-workers to solve problematic issues as they arise
• Collaborate with school district and building level personnel to implement Child Abuse Prevention and Humantrafficking Prevention as designated by state board rule
• Develop and facilitate training related to child abuse and humantrafficking for school personnel
• Identify and work collaboratively with co-workers to solve problematic issues as they arise
• Work as a team member with other student service team members to problem solve in creating positive outcomes and learning for students
• Participate in cross-departmental training and collaboration
• Network with various social service agencies, such as Juvenile Justice, DCFS, Health Dept. and Human Services, etc..
• Have a general understanding of Section 504, IDEA, FERPA, GRAMA, McKinney-Vento, Residency, Guardianship and District policies.
• Maintain necessary records of assessment, attendance, and progress to evaluate student learning and regularly report that information to parents, students, and supervisor as requested and required by state and federal laws
• Attend required department, district and state meetings and events

Attendance is an Essential Function of this Position

• Physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. The role requires in-person collaboration, direct interaction with team members, other staff, students, and/or guardians, and access to on-site equipment and resources.

Other Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Skills and Attributes:

• Communicate effectively with co-workers, educational professionals and families
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills that support program objectives
• Listen to others ideas, consider differing opinions and maintain respectful interactions in the best interest of positive learning outcomes for students
• Utilize a variety of computer operating and software programs (i.e., Google, Nearpod, Canva, etc)
• Evidence of strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Implement district and school policies/procedures regarding state and federal laws
• Process and maintain confidential files, as required by state and federal laws
• Understand and follow both oral and written directions
• Work within an established schedule, meeting necessary timelines
• Exercise good judgment in emergency situations
• Maintain flexibility, such as changes in staff or individual student programs
• Demonstrates professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.
• Conforms to district policies including attendance, absences and evaluations.
• Drive to school sites in districts
• Perform other related duties, as assigned. (THE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED OR ADJUSTED TO FIT THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM EACH ESSENTIAL FUNCTION.

Qualifications: Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Hold a current Utah Educator License - School Counselor and CCR credential
• Experience in an educational setting supporting students for a minimum of 3 years preferred
• Experience as a School Counselor in an elementary setting preferred
• Valid driver’s license, operational vehicle and auto insurance

Weber School District has the right to revise this position description at any time.

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER