Lemonweir Elementary School: School Counselor

The Tomah Area School District has the following vacancy beginning July 1, 2024:

Elementary Counselor – Lemonweir Elementary
The Tomah Area School District is seeking an innovative Elementary School Counselor who can work collaboratively with colleagues, including four other elementary counselors, develop positive relationships with students and parents, and build partnerships within the community.  The School Counselor provides a wide range of services and supports to students in grades 4K-5.  They assist students in resolving personal, emotional and social problems that interfere with academic achievement, with their adjustment to school, and with their capacity to enjoy the fullest benefits of the education offered them.  The School Counselor must be able to effectively work with school officials, other Pupil Services staff, parents and community agencies in providing appropriate services for children with social/emotional problems.  The position facilitates small group and classroom lessons, enrollment/registration of new students (including orientation/tours), character education programming, parental education, staff in-services, and conducting home visits.  Knowledge of and an ability to participate in the special education evaluation and section 504 process is vital.  Candidates should have knowledge of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI or ProACT) strategies and techniques, or a willingness to be trained.  Background in mental health, PBIS and RtI is also preferred.  The ability to apply the knowledge of the characteristics of elementary aged children is critical. Must be computer literate and have the ability to adapt to and use the district's technology systems.
 
This is a full-time position that will follow a 45-15 calendar for the 2024-2025 school year.  Co-curricular coaching and advisor positions are available. 
 
Qualifications:  Must hold or be eligible for WI DPI License #7054 (School Counselor).
                                               
Application Deadline:  Until filled
 
How to Apply:  Please complete the online application located at:
https://wecan.waspa.org
 
 
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION:  The Tomah Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex (including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity) or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability (“Protected Classes”) in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities.  The Coordinator of the District’s efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is Dr. Paul Skofronick, 1310 Townline Road, Tomah, WI 54660 – phone:  (608) 374-7011.  Any inquiries regarding the application of the District’s non-discrimination policy may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.
 
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