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Position Title:  Elementary School Guidance Counselor
Department:  Elementary
Reports Directly To:  TJES Principal
Opening Date:  May 26, 2009
Closing Date:  June 26, 2009
Status:  Non-exempt
Salary:  $DOE

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Under the direct supervision of the Elementary Principal. Performs School Counseling and Guidance activities consisting of the following:
  1. Provide personal, social, academic and school-to-work counseling for students individually or in groups.
  2. Network with parents regarding their children’s concerns, promoting healthy family relationships through parenting, counseling and other activities.
  3. Conduct classroom development guidance classes with all students.
  4. Provide leadership in a Student Assistance Program, securing the information needed for assessment, intervention, follow-up and appropriate referrals, which includes coordinating the Building Level Support Team.
  5. Collaborate with administration, parents, staff and students to assist in establishing and implementing policies, procedures and programs, which promote the achievement of our school mission.
  6. Work with the Principal in coordinating the response to crisis situations.
  7. Provide support and consultation to school staff and parents as a member of the school team.
  8. Network with UTTC Departments and Community Agencies in family interventions and in making appropriate referrals for family relationships which may include Child Abuse/Neglect, Domestic Violence and/or Chemical Addiction.
  9. Continue professional development and maintain confidentiality and professional ethical standards required by State and Federal Statutes.
  10. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal working hours are from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm with one hour for lunch.  Will need to be walk outside during adverse weather conditions.  Will occasionally need to work additional hours as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a valid ND Teacher Certification or able to attain within 60 days.  Will need to have a MA in Guidance and Counseling or related field with previous experience in an elementary school.  Preferred experience working with Native American children in an elementary school setting.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OR EXPERTISE:

Familiarity and practical application of counseling techniques and methods.  Ability to organize and lead counseling “group” and conduct individual/personal counseling sessions.  Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Effective communication skills, sensitivity to Native American culture, and disadvantaged students.  Ability to relate to diverse age groups.

Ability to communicate with faculty and staff about student characteristics needs and specialized areas of interest.

Working knowledge of support and federal agencies.

A demonstrated ability in prevention, mediation and advocacy of student concerns.  Familiarity with substance abuse, the family system and general counseling issues including esteem, social skills, assertiveness, depression and suicide.

Preference will be given to bona fide American Indian applicants in accordance with UTTC policies and Federal Indian regulations for such preference.

UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE, AGE, HANDICAP, MARITAL STATUS, POLITICAL PREFERENCE, OR MEMBERSHIP OR NON-MEMBERSHIP IN AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY THE INDIAN PREFERENCE PROVISION OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED.

PERSONS OF INDIAN ANCESTRY WHO ARE AT LEAST 1/4 DEGREE AND WISH TO CLAIM INDIAN PREFERENCE SHOULD SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CERTIFICATE INDICATING THEIR DEGREE OF INDIAN BLOOD AND AGENCY ENROLLED.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested individual should submit the following application materials to the Human Resource Director:

  1. Cover letter.
  2. Current Resume.
  3. Completed UTTC Application - call for a copy, or you can download a copy from www.uttc.edu.
  4. Reference letters or names, addresses and daytime phone numbers of three individuals familiar with your preparation / experience.
  5. Unofficial copies of transcripts (Official copies required if hired).

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE
UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE
3315 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
BISMARCK, ND 58504

 

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