School Counselor

Job Type

Full-time

Description

This position is available immediately.

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.

Key Skills & Professional Dispositions

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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Student Support (Direct Services)

• 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

School wide Programming & SEL (Tier
1)

• 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

Collaboration & Consultation

• 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

Systems, Documentation & Professional Practice

• 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!

Requirements

• 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.