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, schoolwide 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
Schoolwide Programming & SEL (Tier 1)
- Lead and implement Tier 1 SEL curriculum and schoolwide social-emotional initiatives
- Teach and coach skills related to emotion management, social problem-solving, coping strategies, and interpersonal communication
- Support student transitions, social dynamics, and behavioral needs across grade levels
