SCHOOL Counselor; Elementary

SCHOOL COUNSOR (Elementary)

Lawrence Unified School District (KS) Cordley Elementary – Lawrence, Kansas.

Reports to: Building Principal.

Job Goal: To plan, develop, implement and/or assess learning activities for students, parents, and staff that promote the development of knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help students understand and respect themselves and others; assist students in making decisions, setting goals, and taking necessary action to achieve personal, social, academic and career goals; gain an understanding of personal safety skills; acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning;

investigate the world of work and encourage informed decisions in preparation for a career, and lead to an understanding of the relationship between personal qualities, academics, training, and the world of work.

• Builds instruction upon previously learned materials.
• Uses a wide variety of materials and techniques as appropriate for all students assigned.
• Provides for regular assessment of student needs and progress.
• Provides evidence of individual student learning.
• Prepares for assigned learners/responsibilities and shows evidence of such preparation.
• Demonstrates effective skills in reading, writing, math, and speaking as necessary for assignment.
• Implements the district's written assigned curriculum.
• Demonstrates command of the assigned content curriculum.
• Demonstrates commitment to learn and apply new instructional and technology skills as related to assignment.
• Collaborates daily with selected groups (i.e. teacher teams) to reflect and refine their day-to-day practice.
• Works with other members of the staff in planning building or district curriculum, instructional goals, objectives, methods and assessments.
• Attends and participates in assigned staff/team meetings.
• Cooperates with others regarding selection, use and sharing of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
• Develops and maintains an environment conducive to learning.
• Establishes and maintains communications with students, parents, colleagues and others as related to assignment.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Demonstrates respect and value for all students and staff.
• Maintains professional and ethical standards.
• Meets and instructs students at designated location and times.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, district policies, and administrative regulations.

• KSDE School Counselor endorsement or LMSW license required.
• FTE: 1.0;
  Hours per day: 8.0;
  Days per year: 188 (new teachers) / 186 (returning teachers);
  Fiscal year: 2026‑27.
• Salary based on certified salary schedule; annual range $51,000 to $82,942.
• Position type:
  Full‑Time.

• Possesses and maintains certification/licensure in the state of Kansas.
• Ability to speak clearly and audibly to various groups expressing ideas in a logical and forthright manner.
• Possesses composition skills suitable for producing written communication for a variety of readers.
• Ability to quickly analyze a situation and provide prompt advice.
• Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely, and helpful manner.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities using appropriate software and communication equipment.
• Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
• Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.

Salary: Certified Salary Schedule + Fringe benefits. Annual salary range $51,000 to $82,942.