Elementary Guidance Counselor (Anticipated)

West Burlington Independent School District; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

West Burlington Independent School District seeks an Elementary Guidance Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year, to support students, families, and staff with educational planning and personal growth.

Under the supervision of the principal, the counselor will assist in course selection, coordinate services for students with diverse needs, and promote a positive school climate through counseling, data-driven planning, and family involvement.

Qualifications

• Iowa State Certification as a Guidance Counselor.
• Bachelor’s degree in education required.
• Strong communication with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in evaluating aptitudes and creating education plans.
• Assists students in course and subject selections.
• Coordinates with staff to identify student needs and guide services.
• Researches opportunities and coordinates with teachers to provide information.
• Provides counseling to promote personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Maintains current professional knowledge through seminars and research.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Data analysis

Educational laws

Family communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Elementary Guidance Counselor (Anticipated)

West Burlington Independent School District West Burlington Elementary - West Burlington, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5897508

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 21, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Description: The West Burlington Independent School District is seeking an Elementary Guidance Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year.

Required Information:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Completed Application
• 3 Reference Letters
• Certification
• Copy of Transcripts

Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with information on educational opportunities; and assist students in developing educational goals and plans.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Assists students in evaluating students' aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in developing education plans consistent with such evaluation.
• Assists students in making course and subject selections.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with guidance services.
• Researches educational opportunities, and coordinates with teachers, resource specialists for the purpose of providing information, and making recommendations.
• Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance.
• Assists School Principal with studetn discipline as needed.

Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

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 differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• 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 effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile IowaState Certification as a Guidance Counselor

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment..

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Lisa Elaine Beames
• 607 Ramsey St.
• West Burlington, Iowa 52655
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]