Counselor, Student Assistance Program (Elementary) Certificated Staff - Coachella Valley Unified - Thermal, CA

STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM COUNSELOR (SAP)

CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFICATED WORK YEAR: 11M/200D/7H

LOCATION: SCHOOL SITE or as assigned SALARY SCHEDULE: OO4

(Placement Depend. upon Expr. & Educ.)

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: DIRECTOR OF CHILD WELFARE & ATTENDANCE or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: N/A

A. General Description of Position Goals:

The Student Assistance Program Counselor provides educational counseling, guidance and related services,

under the direction of the school principal or other school administrator, which will result in students’

maximum progress towards individual and district’s educational goals.

B. Essential Job Functions

 Assist with the provision of in-service training of school district staff concerning substance abuse issues

and other state-mandated topics including suicide, physical/sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and

bullying;

 Assist the district in revising and implementing substance abuse policies and procedures, as well as other

policies including suicide, physical/sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and bullying;

 Coordinate the implementation of programs and events offered in the district that are related to alcohol

and drug prevention (DARE, skill-building programs, motivational speakers, peer leadership) as well as

programs and classroom presentations on suicide, physical/sexual abuse, sexual harassment, bullying,

and other related topics.

 Serve as an information resource for substance abuse curriculum development and instruction;

 Provide counseling services to pupils regarding substance abuse and other behavioral or mental health

issues; (since this is a big part of the job, and not many others in the district can do it, maybe this and the

next one should go higher on list?)

 Refer students and families to appropriate community resources for ongoing behavioral health treatment;

 Collaborate with family members to address academic, behavioral, social, and mental health issues

 Collaborate with other faculty during Intervention and Referral Services, Student Study Team and “504”

meetings;

 Participate in individual case conferencing with teachers, parents, guidance counselors, child study team

members, and administrators;

C. Other Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Networks with teachers, counselors and school personnel for the purpose of improving the quality of

student outcomes, developing solutions and/or providing information.

2. Participates in in service/staff development programs for the purpose of meeting professional

growth, state/district/credential requirements, within the school of assignment and/or at district level.

3. Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committees.

4. Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB DESCRIPTION

D. Job Requirements/Qualifications

1. Experience: Three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience (Preferred Elementary);

successful experience in one or more of the following assignments: advisor, counselor, class

sponsor, department chairperson, district counselor, district resource teacher, teacher on special

assignment.

2. Education: Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning;

Official Transcripts. Master’s Degree desirable.

3. Credential: Possession of a valid California Credential authorizing service as a School Counselor

4. Other Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing

 Compliance with No Child Left Behind Requirements (Original Documents)

 Department of Homeland Security I-9 Form completion

 TB Test Clearance

 Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance

5. Knowledge of:

 Age appropriate teaching methods

 State curriculum framework for appropriate grade level

 Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

 Policies and procedures related to appropriate discipline, guidance and supervision

 Various modern technologies used in teaching and learning

6. Ability to:

 Work effectively in a multi-ethnic setting

 Work independently and/ in a team setting

 Communicate effectively with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds

 Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others

 Perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks

 Motivate students

 Maintain records

 Prioritize and organize

 Meet schedules and deadlines

 Be flexible

 Exercise confidentiality

E. Working Conditions

Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters

while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Classroom environment at school site or as assigned

 Occasional work in outside weather conditions

 Usual work in low to moderate noise level

JOB DESCRIPTION

 Subject to frequent interruptions and daily contact with parents during work day

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Constant: mobility

Constant: use of voice in face to face speaking and with a telephone

Constant: use of close and distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the

ability to focus

Constant: hearing acuity for conversations and other sounds

Frequent: sitting, standing, walking, twisting, stooping or bending over to student level

Frequent: handling, grasping and feeling objects; repetitive use of dominant hand; fine dexterity

with both hands; gross muscle use of arms and legs

Occasional: crawling, climbing reaching overhead-above the shoulders and horizontally, crouching,

kneeling, balancing

Occasional: pushing or pulling, lifting or carrying, individually or with assistance 10 to 25 lbs.

Hazards

The hazards described here are representative of those that may be encountered in the performance of the

essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent: work in a closed room in close proximity to young people who may have communicable

illnesses

Occasional: exposure to stairs, ramps or uneven ground; working around and with equipment having

moving parts

Occasional: exposure to dusts

Seldom: contact with toxic substances/materials

Seldom: contact with distraught or abusive individuals

Extended: viewing of a computer monitor

Child Welfare & Attendance Scope and Focus

 Crisis Response Duty

 Restorative Practices Program

 PBIS Program

 Boys Town Social Skills

 Parent ProjectLoving Solutions Training

 Monthly Events (Attendance Awareness, Kindness, Red Ribbon, College Career.)

 School Community Liaison

 Facilitate Staff Training

 Latino Commission Counseling Center/AOD

 Other Duties as assigned

 SAP Counseling Services