Itinerant Elementary School Counselor​/Social Worker

School Counselor/Social Worker

Pendleton County Schools is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate School Counselor/Social Worker to join our student support services team. This position plays a critical role in promoting students' academic success, mental health, emotional well-being, and social development.

The ideal candidate will bring a comprehensive understanding of counseling and social work practices in school settings, and work collaboratively with families, staff, and community agencies to remove barriers to student learning and success.

The School Counselor shall work with individual pupils, and groups of pupils in providing developmental, preventive, and remedial guidance in counseling programs to meet academic, social, emotional and physical needs; including programs to identify and address the problem of potential school dropouts.

Meet with staff to review data and identify student needs. Coordinate and oversee virtual school students Plan, prepare and implement lessons focused on social and emotional well-being. Organize, direct, and coordinate lessons and activities. Gather and interpret data for individuals, groups or programs. Deliver services to students or others. Collaborate with school personnel and/or parents to coordinate the delivery of services to students or others.

Adhere to the teacher code of conduct. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Provide individual and group counseling to students addressing academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs. Deliver developmental, preventive, and remedial guidance programs. Conduct needs-based assessments and interpret data for individuals and groups. Monitor academic performance, attendance, and behavior; implement targeted interventions.

Address critical student concerns including bullying, crisis response, dropout prevention, and substance abuse. Coordinate with teachers, administrators, and families to develop and implement support plans. Communicate regularly with parents/guardians and connect families with available community services. Serve on or lead multidisciplinary student support teams. Respect and value diverse perspectives and cultural backgrounds. Provide crisis intervention and mental health support. Address immediate safety concerns and support trauma-informed care practices.

Advocate for student well-being and ensure access to necessary services. Plan, prepare, and evaluate counseling/social work services and activities. Develop data-driven action plans and adjust programs based on ongoing evaluation. Organize and lead workshops or training sessions for staff, students, and families. Collaborate with school leadership on systemic improvements to address student needs. Maintain current knowledge of best practices, legal standards, and ethical requirements in school counseling and social work.

Engage in continuous professional learning. Other duties as assigned by the principal. Demonstrate professional behavior, confidentiality, and ethical decision-making.