2023-2024 Counselor - Elizondo Es

Description - Internal

Counselor

At Clark County School District (CCSD) our focus is on the people - the educators, staff, students, and parents who make our community one of the most diverse and dynamic places in the county. We are the 5th largest and the fastest-growing school district which means your opportunities here are endless. Join our team and make a difference in the Las Vegas community. We are hiring immediately for a full-time Counselor. Come grow your career with the Clark County School District!

Why join us:

Career opportunities where you can choose your path. From coaching to administration, there are many options to grow your career, while pursuing your interests and passions.

The people - ask our team - we are here for the students and our community. CCSD is #1 for kids. We take care of our community, we help children grow and prepare for a life outside of school, and we want you to be part of that. We support the growth of our staff and students - when you grow, we all grow.

Diverse and inclusive culture - more than 154 languages are spoken in our classrooms and our community comes from across the world to this crossroads of global culture.

Location - 300+ days of sunshine! With over 100 parks, endless hiking and mountain biking trails, water activities at Lake Mead, and snow activities at Lee Canyon, Clark County is the perfect location for great work-life balance. Our tourist and hospitality industry brings a variety of shows, concerts, and top notch dining - you will always have something to do and see!

Flexible schedules - With summer breaks starting before Memorial Day weekend, winter and spring break, as well as several holidays off, CCSD provides a wonderful work-life balance.

Elizondo ES is a Pre-K to Grade 5 school and is an awesome place to work! Our class sizes are small, our dedicated teachers are focused on students and we consider ourselves a Bulldog Family! We partner with the North Las Vegas Police Department and annually celebrate our Namesakes' memory and community service every Spring. We also have many opportunities for supplemental pay for licensed teachers like professional learning and student tutoring. We have established a phenomenal 21st Century program targeting project-based learning and extra-curricular activities for students and teachers to participate in. We make learning FUN!
Pre-K=16-20 students with an assistant [other schools up to 25 or more]
Kinder=19 students [other schools 22 or more]
Grade 1=16 students [other schools 22 or more]
Grade 2=18 students [other schools 22 or more]
Grade 3=22 students [other schools 24 or more]
Grade 4= 21[other schools up to 34 or more]
Grade 5=23 [other schools up to 34 or more]
The support provided: Our school has 3 administrators dedicated to the success of our teachers. We also have 3 strategists supporting the instructional and behavioral needs of students, a dedicated Special Education Instructional Facilitator at our school, two full-time counselors, and two social workers that support our students.

Position Summary:

This role specifically is for Counselor but we also have teaching options in Pre-K through 12 grade throughout the Clark County School District.

Salary ranges from $50,115 to $101,251. You will be offered a $4,000 relocation reimbursement if you are moving from 100+ miles from the Clark County School District. Additional monies for the 21st Century tutoring openings, training after school, attendance to all events and celebrations after school

Benefits

• Childcare Subsidies
• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 24/7 Advice Nurse
• Financial Protection Program
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Generous retirement benefits through the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System
• 24/7 Virtual Visits
• 403(b) and 457(b)
• Vision and Dental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

Position Requirements:

An earned master’s degree from college or university.

Licenses and Certifications:

Before starting, you will need to acquire a Counselor's license issued by the Nevada Department of Education. Don't worry, we can assist you in walking through that. It is typically a 1 month process. You will also need to complete separate background checks with both the Clark County School District and the Nevada Department of Education which can take about 1-2 months.

When applying for a certificated licensed position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement.

AA/EOE Statement:

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, protective hairstyles, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.

Sponsorship /J-1 Program:

Unfortunately, CCSD does not offer visa sponsorship and is not presently accepting applications from J-1 Program participants. Here is more information regarding the J-1 Program: https://www.ccsd.net/employees/prospective/j-1/index.php .