STEM School Elementary Counselor; K-5

STEM School Elementary Counselor (K-5)

The Dayton Regional STEM School seeks a highly motivated individual to serve as school counselor for the K-5 elementary school.

Position Information:

Faculty Rank or

Job Title:

STEM School Elementary Counselor (K-5)

Job Category:
Faculty/Instructional

Department:
College of Health, Education and Human Services

Position FTE: 100%

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree completed by August 1, 2026

Licensed School Counselor in Ohio or able to obtain alternative license by August 1, 2026

Excellent written and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Two or more years experience as an elementary school counselor

Essential Functions and percent of time:

Academic – 40%

Conduct Individual meetings with students and parents

Prepare and deliver classroom lessons based on determined needs

Participate in team meetings with teachers

Individual and Small Group Counseling – 30%

Conduct individual counseling with students/parents

Serve as consultant to teachers and other staff members

Plan and lead small group counseling sessions

Administrative Support and Program Development – 15%

Testing and Analysis – 10%

Support the administrators with organization and administration of state and other standardized testing

Professional/Program Development – 5%

Pursue continuous growth through attendance at regional conferences; read professional journals; take post-graduate courses

In conjunction with the middle and high school counselors and administration, plan and evaluate the school counseling program, grades K-12

Working Conditions:

Length of contract is one year contingent upon funding. Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply. This position is State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) eligible.

To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer at the final stage to verify whether a job applicant has a criminal record. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charges with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations).

A conviction is not an automatic barrier to employment.

Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University.

This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employee.

Required Documents:

Cover Letter

Resume/CV