Elementary Counselor

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation; Columbus (IN); Presencial; USD 48 000 - 62 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation seeks an Elementary School Counselor to provide a comprehensive counseling program addressing academic, career, and personal/social development for students at Clifty Creek Elementary School.

The role requires state certification, a master's degree in counseling or related field, and collaboration with staff, families, and the community to promote student success.

Qualificações

• Master's degree in School Counseling or Counseling preferred
• IN State Certification in the appropriate grade level
• Student Services License required
• Counseling license preferred but not required
• Successful prior school counseling experience a plus
• Knowledge of ASCA standards and ethical guidelines
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff
• Proficiency with data analysis and using counseling software or systems

Responsabilidades

• Deliver comprehensive school counseling program addressing academic, career, and personal/social development.
• Provide short-term individual and small group counseling.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and administrators to support student achievement.
• Provide crisis intervention and referrals to appropriate services.
• Facilitate PBIS and support attendance initiatives.
• Maintain confidential student records and monitor attendance.
• Assist with testing administration as needed.
• Conduct home visits when appropriate and coordinate with community resources.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Position Type: Certified/ Elementary Counselor
• Date Posted: 11/5/2026
• Location: Clifty Creek Elementary School
• Date Available: TBD

Elementary School Counselor

Position Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, School Counselors promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students through an evidence-based comprehensive school counseling program. School Counselors work with assisting students to achieve their highest potential in a safe and supportive learning environment, while utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration with all stakeholders.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and administers large-group classroom guidance lessons addressing students' academic, career, and social/emotional developmental needs consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Help develop social-emotional competencies with students and staff while building Developmental Assets with all.
• Provides short-term individual and small group counseling relating to academic success, understanding of self and others, communication skills, decision-making, relationship skills, conflict resolution and goal setting.
• Collaborates and communicates with families, teachers, administrators, and other school staff and education stakeholders for student achievement and success.
• Provides crisis intervention services, e.g. suicide prevention, child abuse, health concerns, substance abuse and follow-up services as appropriate.
• Facilitates PBIS program for the school.
• Provides referrals to the Family Support Specialist.
• Provides referrals for students and parents to appropriate school and community resources.
• Consults with staff, parents, and education stakeholders to support student achievement and success.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping maintaining student confidentiality.
• Monitor critical attendance issues. Attend weekly attendance meetings. Attend informal court proceedings.
• Home visits when necessary.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, involving activities involving school transportation.
• Participates in the administration of standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.

Additional Duties:

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and responsibility.

Equipment:

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy, and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements:

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of various counseling techniques and strategies for individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of state and national legislation as related to Guidance/Counseling functions
• Knowledge of crisis prevention and grief counseling
• Knowledge of career counseling resources.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical requirements as laid out by the American School Counseling Association (ASCA).
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate orally and in written form with students and parents.
• Ability to analyze educational data, testing instruments and measurement.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective cooperative working relationships with parents, instructors, students and the community.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

Works in standard office and school building environments. Note: Also, see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile:

• Certification/License: Student Services License
• Counseling License preferred, but not required.
• IN State Certification in the appropriate grade level.

Education:

• Master's degree in School Counseling/Counseling from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience:

Successful prior school counseling experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.

Terms of Employment:

Teacher Salary Schedule. Other conditions and stipulations as listed in the certified handbook. Benefits Available

Hiring Manager:

Patrick Mahaffey- Principal

Postings current as of 11/7/2026 4:20:11 AM CST.

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