Elementary School Counselor

Young World Physical Education; Tama (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking an experienced Elementary School Counselor to guide and support elementary students in their academic and personal lives. The successful candidate will deliver instructional counseling, assess student needs, and provide professional support. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration with educators, parents, and community organizations to enhance student achievement. The role offers opportunities to help students during significant transitions and to connect them with additional resources.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach the school counseling curriculum to elementary students.
• Experience in assessing student abilities and providing advisement.
• Professional skills in counseling students through transitions and stress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction focused on student success standards.
• Assess and advise students on future decisions.
• Provide counseling support to students in need.
• Consult with parents and educators to enhance student success.
• Collaborate with the community to support students.
• Refer students to additional resources for assistance.

Skills

Collaboration

Counseling

Consultation

Assessment

Communication with parents

Job description

Elementary School Counselor

TeachIowa South Tama County Comm School District - Tama, Iowa

Job Details

Job ID: 5640985

Application Deadline: Sep 02, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Apr 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jun 17, 2026

Job Description

We are seeking a collaborative individual to serve as a school counselor for our Elementary students. We are looking for an individual who can deliver:

• Instruction – teaching the school counseling curriculum to students focused through the lens of selected student standards from the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success.
• Appraisal and advisement – assessing student abilities, interests and achievement to help them make decisions about their future.
• Counseling – providing professional assistance and support to a student or small group of students during times of transition, heightened stress, critical change or other situations impeding student success.
• Consultation – share strategies supporting student achievement with parents, teachers, other educators and community organizations
• Collaboration – work with other educators, parents and the community to support student achievement
• Referrals – support for students and families to school or community resources for additional assistance and information.

Position Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information

• Brad Schweppe, Elementary Principal
• Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]