Guidance Counselor – Elementary

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Certified - Professional/ Guidance Counselor
• Date Posted: 6/30/2026
• Location:
  
  Goodridge Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  08/13/2026
• Closing Date: UNTIL FILLED
• Internal Transfer Deadline: 07/04/26

Current employees must complete and submit the Internal Application Form via the district's electronic application system to be considered for a voluntary transfer.

• Internal Transfer Deadline: 07/04/2026
• 15 Day Posting Deadline: 07/14/2026
• This job is for the 26/27 school year.

Guidance Counselor – Elementary

• Holds a master's or higher degree in guidance counseling
• Holds a valid Kentucky certificate as an elementary guidance counselor
• Has demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and community

Principal/Executive Director Student Services

To make guidance and counseling services available to all students, providing for each student's individual needs depending on his/her abilities and interests.

• Provide counseling and guidance activities for students through individual or group settings as needed
• Provide orientation services for new students
• Assist with pre-screening of kindergarten students
• Serve as a consultant with student placement
• Assist in maintaining appropriate student files and records
• Provide consulting services to parents and faculty members
• May be principals' designee to the admissions and release committee
• Coordinate the school's state mandated testing program
• Evaluate the school's guidance program annually
• Provide consulting services with school and community resources on behalf of students
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and other self-selected professional growth activities
• Complete both District required in-service training as well as the state mandated Effective Instructional Leadership Training
• Continue successful completion of graduate level courses until standard certification from the Kentucky Department of Education is obtained
• Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor

• Salary
• 10 ¼ months
• Board approved 3-23-92