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Elementary School Counselor
Job in
Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35203, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
Listing for:
Alabama State Department of Education
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
School Counseling & Student Support, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Youth Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title
School Counselor
Reports To:Head Of School
Position Summary:
To help students develop those skills in the areas of personal/social growth, educational planning, and career-vocational development which will contribute to their growth as mature and responsible members of society.
Job Function And Responsibilities:- Demonstrates skill and knowledge in the area of school counseling
- Assists student support teams and committees on education
- Supports the growth of every student in the building
- Works diligently with all stakeholders to facilitate student success
- Develops, implements, and evaluates an annual, local school guidance and counseling plan in accordance with standards set forth by the State Plan
- Provides individual and group counseling and guidance
- Teaches whole-class lessons in the areas of social/emotional growth, educational planning and improvement, and career-vocational development based on needs assessments and counseling curriculum to students focused through the lens of selected student standards from the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success
- Provides orientation for new students, parents/guardians, and faculty
- Mediates conflict between students and teachers as well as students and students
- Improves parent/teacher relationships
- Consults with parents/guardians, teachers, and staff about the special needs of students and makes appropriate plans including potential community-based referrals in collaboration with the social worker.
- Assists with personalized services for students
- Provides appropriate appraisal services to assist teachers, parents/guardians, and students
- Provides information and resource services for students, parents/guardians, and faculty in collaboration with the social worker
- Master's Degree in School Counseling or Related Field
- State of Alabama School Counselor certification
- School Counselor experience preferred
- Ability to manage a variety of tasks
- Ability to complete tasks quickly and correctly
- Inspires, motivates others, and engages their commitment
- Possesses service and people oriented mindset
- Is extroverted, warm, enthusiastic, and empathetic
- Works collaboratively with others
- Has a friendly, pleasant, and tactful communication style
- Mitigates conflict
- Pays attention to details and follows up with colleagues, parents, and students
Eligible for the State of Alabama Health and Retirement benefits.
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