Elementary Guidance Counselor SY25-26

Young World Physical Education; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a full-time Guidance Counselor for the upcoming school year. The candidate will be responsible for providing counseling and guidance services, including scheduling students and consulting with parents. This role requires a master's degree in guidance and counseling along with an Indiana state license. The Guidance Counselor will also help students with career development and assist in coordinating case conferences. Experience with intermediate school age students is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in guidance and counseling.
• Indiana State license in school counseling.
• Experience with intermediate school age students.
• Ability to establish rapport with students and adults.

Responsibilities

• Counseling and guidance services for students.
• Scheduling students in their program of studies.
• Consultation with parents regarding child progress.
• Participate in the 8-Step Process of instruction and remediation/enrichment.
• Provide personal counseling for students experiencing adjustment difficulties.
• Use data to guide instructional decision making and collaborate in a PLC.
• Consult with teachers regarding individual students with learning/behavior problems.
• Guide students regarding career development.
• Help students obtain financial aid for post-high school education.
• Refer students to outside agencies for help when necessary.
• Registration and orientation of new students.
• Assist with coordination of case conferences.

Skills

Student counseling

Data-driven decisions

Parent collaboration

Urban education experience

Education

Master’s degree in guidance and counseling

Indiana State license in school counseling

Job description

South Bend Community School Corp *Multiple SBCSC Locations - South Bend, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Elementary Guidance Counselor SY25-26

South Bend Community School Corp *Multiple SBCSC Locations - South Bend, Indiana Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in South Bend Community School Corp

Job Details

Job ID: 5146015

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 26, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Guidance Counselor

SALARY RANGE: Contract Salary

CONTRACT LENGTH: Teacher Contract

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assumes major responsibility for counseling and guidance services for students assigned at the building level.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

DUTIES:

Scheduling students in their program of studies. Implement testing program. Act as a consultant to parents regarding their child and his/her progress and/or adjustment. Candidate participates in the 8-Step Process of instruction and remediation/enrichment. Provide personal counseling for students experiencing adjustment difficulties. Candidate uses data to guide instructional decision making and works collaboratively in a Professional Learning Community. Act as a consultant to teachers regarding individual students with learning and/or behavior problems. Guide students regarding career development. Help students to obtain financial aid for post‑high school education. Refer students to outside agencies for help when necessary. Registration and orientation of new students. Assists with the coordination of case conferences. Urban education experience. Extensive background in designing and implementing innovative programming for adolescent students and families.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in guidance and counseling. Indiana

State license in school counseling. Experience with intermediate school age students. Observed ability to establish strong rapport with students and adults.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.

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