STEM School Elementary Counselor (K-5)

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EEO Statement

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Rank or Job Title STEM School Elementary Counselor (K-5) Job Category: Faculty/Instructional Department College of Health, Education and Human Services EEO number: 26Y187 Position FTE

100%

Minimum Annual Salary Salary Band: FA NA Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Dayton Regional STEM School seeks a highly motivated individual to serve as school counselor for the K-5 elementary school.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree completed by August 1, 2026
• Licensed School Counselor in Ohio or able to obtain alternative license by August 1, 2026
• Excellent written and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years experience as an elementary school counselor

Essential Functions and percent of time:

Academic - 40%

• Conduct Individual meetings with students and parents
• Prepare and deliver classroom lessons based on determined needs
• Participate in team meetings with teachers

Individual and Small Group Counseling - 30%

• Conduct individual counseling with students/parents
• Serve as consultant to teachers and other staff members
• Plan and lead small group counseling sessions

Administrative Support and Program Development - 15%

Testing and Analysis - 10%

• Support the administrators with organization and administration of state and other standardized testing

Professional/Program Development - 5%

• Pursue continuous growth through attendance at regional conferences; read professional journals; take post-graduate courses
• In conjunction with the middle and high school counselors and administration, plan and evaluate the school counseling program, grades K-12

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd): Non-Essential Functions and percent of time: Working Conditions

Length of contract is one year contingent upon funding. Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply.

This position is State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) eligible.

To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer at the final stage to verify whether a job applicant has a criminal record. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charges with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). A conviction is not an automatic barrier to employment.

Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employee.

Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Date 06/12/2026 First Consideration Date: Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes

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Required Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV

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