School Counselor

School Counselor

Job Status: UNTIL FILLED Posting Date: 06/17/2026 Posting Number: 013703 Location: Green Elementary Position Title: School Counselor Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports To: Principal

Primary Purpose:

To assist all students in their personal/social, academic, and career development through group process, individual consultation and classroom guidance in order to reach their maximum potential.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in guidance and counseling
• Certified School Counselor
• Valid teacher's certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills: Experience:

• A minimum of three years of teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Plans, organizes and delivers the school counseling program
• Implements the school guidance curriculum through the use of effective instructional skills and careful planning of structured group sessions for all students
• Implements the individual planning component by guiding individuals and groups of students and their parents or guardians through the development of educational and career plans.
• Provides responsive services through the effective use of individual and small-group counseling, consultation and referral skills.
• Provides system support through effective school counseling program management and support for other educational programs.
• Discusses the counseling department management system and the program action plans with the school administrator.
• Responsible for establishing and convening an advisory council for the school counseling program.
• Collects and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis.
• Monitors the student on a regular basis as they progress in school.
• Uses time and calendars to implement an efficient program.
• Develops a results evaluation for the program.
• Conducts a yearly program audit.
• Acts as a student advocate, leader, collaborator and a systems change agent.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Customer Care Skills: Mental Demands/Physical Demands:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Salary: Commensurate with experience according to District salary schedule.

Days: 192 Start Date: 2026-07-29 00:00:00.000