School Counselor

The School Counselor provides direct and indirect support to K–8 students to promote social-emotional development, positive school adjustment, and overall student well-being. This role collaborates closely with educators, families, and school leadership to strengthen student success through counseling services, school wide SEL programming, and proactive support systems.

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Enthusiasm for working with K–8 students and school staff
• A calm, steady, and professional presence during high-stress or crisis situations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with children, families, and adults
• Strong professional judgment, discretion, and adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards
• The ability to establish and maintain clear professional boundaries
• Creativity, flexibility, and problem‑solving skills
• A proactive work ethic, growth mindset, and positive attitude
• A highly collaborative approach to teamwork and family partnership

• Provide short‑term, school‑based individual and group counseling services
• Deliver push‑in and pull‑out supports focused on social‑emotional growth, self‑regulation, coping skills, and peer relationships
• Teach and coach skills related to emotion management, conflict resolution, and interpersonal communication
• Support student transitions, social dynamics, and behavioral needs across grade levels

• Lead and implement Tier 1 SEL curriculum and school wide social‑emotional initiatives
• Teach and coach skills related to emotion management, social problem‑solving, coping strategies, and interpersonal communication
• Support student transitions, conflict resolution, and social dynamics across grade levels

• Partner with teachers, administrators, and families to support student progress and success
• Participate in student support and intervention meetings, including follow‑up and progress monitoring
• Communicate with families in a timely, compassionate, and professional manner while maintaining confidentiality
• Provide referrals to outside providers when appropriate and coordinate care within the school setting

• Maintain accurate, timely records, case notes, and required documentation
• Support crisis response planning and student safety efforts in collaboration with school leadership
• Use data, observation, and professional judgment to inform interventions and measure progress
• Maintain professional competence through supervision, training, and ongoing professional learning
• Adhere to ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors
• Perform other duties as assigned by school administration

Benefits Include:
Sick/Personal Days, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short‑Term Liability, Long‑Term Liability, Life Insurance, early release (1:45pm) Fridays during Central Standard Time, and working in an amazing community with fantastic colleagues!

• Master's degree in School Counseling preferred, Social Work, or Psychology will also be considered. Degrees must be issued from an accredited program.
• Appropriate professional licensure or certification (or eligibility to obtain based on training pathway).
• Experience working with children and adolescents.
• Strong commitment to student well‑being, ethical practice, and healthy professional boundaries.