Elementary Counselor - Price Elementary (2026-2027) - Start time: 9:40 am

Jefferson County Public Schools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Counselor to develop and implement a school-based guidance program. You will provide individual and group counseling to support students’ academic, social, vocational, and personal development.

The role requires a Master’s in Guidance and Counseling with KY certification, plus at least three years of teaching or related school-based experience, and strong communication skills. Position details reflect a 195-day work year.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in guidance and counseling required.
• Kentucky Department of Education guidance and counseling certification required.
• Three years of successful teaching experience or relevant school-based experience.
• Effective communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a district guidance program at the local school level.
• Provide systematic individual and group counseling for academic, social, vocational, and personal development of students.
• Coordinate testing, referrals, and resources to meet student, parent, and staff needs; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local mandates.

Education

Masters in Guidance and Counseling

Job description

Note to new and existing Administrators - Acceptance of a JCPS administrator (Assistant Principal/Counselor) position serves as acknowledgement of a 1 year commitment to the position and location of acceptance. No new or existing administrator will be authorized to be considered for a lateral move until that commitment is met.

• Please note, if the vacancy you are seeking is more working calendar days than your current position (i.e. Elementary Counselor 195 to Middle/High School Counselor 215) or a higher salary grade than your current position (i.e. Middle/Elementary School AP grade 11 to High School AP grade 12), you may still apply because these are deemed to be promotional opportunities.

TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY FOR OUR STUDENTS, AND TO HAVE A STRONG ADMINISTRATOR IN PLACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, THE CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE REVIEWED PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE DATE, AND A WAIVER WILL BE REQUESTED FOR THIS POSTING. CANDIDATES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION SHOULD APPLY IMMEDIATELY!

Job Description:

(Attached)

Salary Schedules:

IV / Grade 9

Work Schedule:

195 days / 8 hours

Estimated New Hire Annual Salary Range:

$57,739.98 - $101,376.95

• Subject to Salary Placement Rules**

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The elementary counselor is responsible for the development of a guidance program at the local school level that will implement the Districts guidance plans. Counselors provide systematic and ongoing individual and group counseling services related to the academic, social, vocational, and personal development of students. Elementary counselors provide information, consultation, coordination, testing and referral services designed to meet the needs of students, parents and staff in a total guidance program. An essential function of the counselors role is the implementation of federal, state and local educational and title mandates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree with major in guidance and counseling
• Certification in guidance and counseling by Kentucky Department of Education
• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience or relevant school based experience
• Effective communication skills

TO APPLY:

• Complete the online application
• Upload a letter of interest
• Upload a current resume
• Upload a copy of your KY Administrator Certificate (if applicable)
• Information you enter in the Experience section of the online application will be used to verify your qualification for this position. Information should be entered accurately and completely.
• Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination.