Elementary SEL Counselor for Student Well-Being

Southern Association of Independent Schools, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The School Counselor at Southern Association of Independent Schools, Inc. supports social and emotional development for early childhood through elementary students, collaborating with teachers, staff, and families to provide individual and group counseling.

The role emphasizes coping skills, self-regulation, and safe learning environments, with responsibilities including SEL instruction, behavior support planning, family communication, and participation in student support teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in counseling, school counseling, or related field.
• Three+ years of experience with children in school or therapeutic settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term individual and small group counseling for students.
• Support students in coping skills, self-regulation, and positive peer relationships.
• Collaborate with teachers to identify student needs and interventions.
• Support the emotional well-being of faculty and staff as needed.
• Provide continuing education for faculty about trauma, child safety, and reporting compliance.
• Develop and implement behavior support plans.
• Lead social-emotional learning (SEL) activities aligned with school-wide goals.
• Oversee SEL curriculum delivery in classrooms.
• Communicate with parents/guardians to provide support and referrals when appropriate.
• Participate in student support team meetings and school-wide mental health initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate records per legal and ethical standards.
• Uphold the school's mission, values, and behavioral expectations.

Skills

Developmental characteristics

Social-emotional interventions

School counseling

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration with staff

Networking with counselors

Education

Master’s degree in counseling

Job description

The School Counselor at Southern Association of Independent Schools, Inc. supports social and emotional development for early childhood through elementary students, collaborating with teachers, staff, and families to provide individual and group counseling.

The role emphasizes coping skills, self-regulation, and safe learning environments, with responsibilities including SEL instruction, behavior support planning, family communication, and participation in student support teams.