Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/School CounselorDate Posted: 7/19/2024Location: Oberlin ElementaryDate Available: 08/16/2024Closing Date: 09/28/2024Elementary School Counselor The Oberlin City School District is offering highly motivated teachers an opportunity to join a dynamic educational team by applying for the position of Elementary School Counselor. The mission of the Oberlin City Schools is to provide effective education that will maximize success for all students in the district. Oberlin's Board has articulated the priorities of a multicultural and highly rigorous curriculum. As a result, the entire district has implemented the International Baccalaureate Program. Benefiting from continuous community support, the district enjoys a strong and stable financial base. Oberlin was one of the first districts in the state to pass a school income tax. The Oberlin School District enjoys a significant partnership with Oberlin College and the City of Oberlin. Driven by a shared vision to provide a compelling, top quality teaching and learning environment for the children of Oberlin, leaders of the schools and the college formed the College Schools Partnership, a collaborative venture that supports the creative use of resources from both institutions for the benefit of the entire community. Concurrently founded in 1833 with nationally renowned Oberlin College, the city of Oberlin has a rich and diverse history with a vibrant cultural life, Oberlin was once called the most cosmopolitan small town in America . Easily accessible by major highways, Oberlin is located just half an hour from Cleveland and twenty minutes from the shores of Lake Erie. Oberlin has a charm all its own: tree-lined streets; bike paths; community festivals and concerts; unique shops; and some of the most interesting people in the world. Recreation facilities abound in our town. You will find indoor/outdoor pools, tennis courts, running tracks, physical fitness equipment and much more throughout Oberlin.
Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Qualifications Profile - Certification/License:
- Ohio State Certification as an Guidance Counselor
Education - Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
- Masters Degree in related area preferred.
Experience Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus. B. Eiskamp