Elementary Alternative Educational Counselor

Openings as of 7/19/2026:
Roane County Schools

Position:
Elementary Alternative Educational Counselor

• Location:
  
  Spencer Elementary School, Roane County Schools
• Closing Date: 07/21/2026

• Conduct functional behavior assessments.
• Develop, implement and monitor behavior intervention plans and goals based on data and student needs.
• Execute data collection methods to support interventions and behavior change.
• Plan, deliver, and assess social emotional content aligned to age-appropriate standards.
• Foster a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, both academically and socially.
• Think creatively and demonstrate innovation in classroom and behavior management.
• Dedication to the success of children and families.
• Monitor student progress toward mastery of behavioral goals and assist the classroom teacher in monitoring academic progress.
• Establish relationships and communicate with teachers, administrators, and family members.
• Create, implement and monitor a transition plan for students returning to the general education classroom.
• Provide ongoing support, training, and resources to general education teachers during transitions.
• Identify and resolve potential problems involving involved parties; attend required meetings on student and program progress.
• Exhibit professional responsibilities (attendance, punctuality, communication).
• Participate in activities, meetings, and workshops focused on challenging academic and social needs of assigned students.
• Comply with all local, state and federal policies/laws.
• Work collaboratively with others.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or supervisor.

• Master's Degree in School Counseling.
• Professional Student Support Certificate endorsed for School Counselor.
• Meet qualifications as outlined in West Virginia Code 18A-4-7a.
• Meet minimum standards for certification as set forth by the West Virginia Board of Education in Minimum Standards for Licensure of West Virginia School Personnel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of the school counselor and behavior interventionist; ability to perform duties in a professional interview process.
• Specialized training in behavior modification and behavior management.
• Experience collecting relevant data to track and modify inappropriate behavior.
• Ability to develop, implement and monitor individual behavior plans.
• Ability to develop and maintain a student data collection system for students with specialized behavioral needs.
• Ability to create and implement a standards-based individualized counseling/therapy program and monitor progress through data collection.
• Maintain and participate in professional development on behavior interventions, MTSS, and related topics.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaborate with others.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, school personnel, parents, community members, and WVDE personnel.
• Demonstrated competency and knowledge in delivering counseling services consistent with professional standards.
• Strong evaluations or recommendations from previous work and evidence of high academic achievement in counseling programs.

• Contract length: 205 days
• Compensation:
  Salary based on experience and education level per Roane County Board of Education salary schedule