School Counselor (2026-2027 School Year) - J.L. Cain Elementary School

Darlington County School District; Ayr; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District seeks a School Counselor for grades K-5 to provide comprehensive counseling services, support student development, and collaborate with staff.

The role requires valid PreK-12 or elementary counseling credentials, strong communication, and the ability to develop and evaluate a developmental guidance plan aligned with ASCA standards.

Qualifications

• Valid PreK-12 school counseling credentials or elementary school counseling credentials.
• Shall possess highly developed human relations and communication skills.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Identify the needs of students.
• Develop, implement, evaluate and update a comprehensive developmental plan based on the ASCA National/State Standards to deliver effective school counseling services for all students.
• Maintain and assess accurate records of program delivery activities and provide for periodic and annual program evaluation through data collection.
• Encourage the improvement of student academic achievement through enhancement of program delivery methods.
• Assist staff in the development and implementation of activities which provide a school environment that enhances the personal/social, academic and career development of all students.
• Provide career development information and resources and adhere to EEDA requirements to promote the participation of all students in career development activities regardless of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
• Function as student advocate and liaison to staff in program and total school development.
• Provide and conduct goal-oriented counseling sessions in response to the identified needs of individuals or groups of students.
• Be knowledgeable of school and community resources and agencies for student and parent referral.
• Support special services teams by recommending and supporting interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents in evaluating and interpreting individual and group standardized test scores.
• Provide for student orientation as appropriate.
• Assist with maintenance of student records and the protection of their confidentiality.
• Keep the administration, staff, community, students and parents informed of the progress and changes involved in the school counseling program.
• Foster a good relationship between school and community which promotes an interest in and an understanding of school counseling services.
• Maintain proper certification and continue professional growth by keeping abreast of up-to-date information concerning school counseling activities, practices, trends. And participate in on-going staff development.
• Supports the school district's comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program for on-going maintenance and networking.

Skills

Counseling

Student advocacy

Communication skills

Education

PreK-12 counseling credentials

Job description

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Note: Negative TB Test results must be on file with Human Resources prior to starting work

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and experience as required by state certification authorities

Valid PreK-12 school counseling credentials or Elementary school counseling credentials

Shall possess highly developed human relations and communication skills

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

TITLE: School Counselor K-5

REPORTS TO

Principal

JOB GOAL

To provide appropriate services for all students that will enable each to achieve optimal development of personal/social, academic and career success and well-being.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify the needs of students.
• Develop, implement, evaluate and update a comprehensive developmental plan based on the ASCA National/State Standards to deliver effective school counseling services for all students.
• Maintain and assess accurate records of program delivery activities and provide for periodic and annual program evaluation through data collection.
• Encourage the improvement of student academic achievement through enhancement of program delivery methods.
• Assist staff in the development and implementation of activities which provide a school environment that enhances the personal/social, academic and career development of all students.
• Provide career development information and resources and adhere to EEDA requirements to promote the participation of all students in career development activities regardless of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
• Function as student advocate and liaison to staff in program and total school development.
• Provide and conduct goal-oriented counseling sessions in response to the identified needs of individuals or groups of students.
• Be knowledgeable of school and community resources and agencies for student and parent referral.
• Support special services teams by recommending and supporting interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents in evaluating and interpreting individual and group standardized test scores.
• Provide for student orientation as appropriate.
• Assist with maintenance of student records and the protection of their confidentiality.
• Keep the administration, staff, community, students and parents informed of the progress and changes involved in the school counseling program.
• Foster a good relationship between school and community which promotes an interest in and an understanding of school counseling services.
• Maintain proper certification and continue professional growth by keeping abreast of up-to-date information concerning school counseling activities, practices, trends. And participate in on-going staff development.
• Supports the school district's comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program for on-going maintenance and networking.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other related duties as required