Elementary School Counselor

Laurel Springs School, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, a WASC-accredited school, is a pioneer in online private school education since 1991. Laurel Springs provides flexible and personalized learning experiences online for students in kindergarten through 12th grade and beyond.

The Elementary School (K–5th Grade) Counselor plays a key role in fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades K–5. This position requires broad experience, cultural competency, and the ability to address both school-wide priorities and individual student needs through a comprehensive and responsive counseling program.

Key Responsibilities

Student Support and Development

• Respond to students’ academic and social-emotional needs with developmentally appropriate interventions.
• Assess student abilities, interests, and achievements to support self-understanding and guide middle school planning.
• Plan and implement group counseling programs informed by student needs and measurable objectives.
• Provide one-on-one counseling sessions to support academic, emotional, and developmental growth.

Collaboration and Communication

• Build strong, proactive relationships with students, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators through various communication platforms (email, phone, video conferencing).
• Collaborate with the Lower School Dean, K–5 faculty, and advisors to establish holistic student support systems.
• Work closely with 6–8 and college counselors to ensure vertical alignment of the school counseling program, with a focus on transitions into online learning and middle school.

Program Delivery and Engagement

• Lead live, monthly webinar sessions for students and families, addressing academic, career, and social-emotional development.
• Contribute to enrollment and retention efforts by participating in virtual open houses and re-enrollment discussions.
• Create and distribute communications (such as newsletters) that address student and family needs.

Professional Responsibilities

• Use student data to identify programming priorities and evaluate effectiveness.
• Participate actively and professionally in school-wide meetings, events, and communications, including some evening virtual events.
• Engage in continuous professional development and self-assessment to enhance counseling practices.
• Maintain confidentiality related to students, families, staff, and school operations.
• Perform additional counseling-related duties as assigned.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and sick days
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition discounts for your children
• Professional development
• Education reimbursement and partnerships

Qualifications

Education and Certification

• Master’s degree in school counseling or a related field
• Active School Counseling certification, with a commitment to ongoing compliance with state and local credentialing and background check requirements

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with elementary-aged students in a school counseling or educational support role
• Proven ability to implement group programs with measurable outcomes
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with educational technology tools, including word processing, G Suite, Learning Management Systems, and Student Information Systems
• Strong analytical, evaluative, and organizational abilities

Work Environment

• Access to a quiet, professional workspace and reliable high-speed internet during work hours
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for in-person events, meetings, and training opportunities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language.

In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use…