K-5 Guidance Counselor: Empower Student Growth

Adair County Elementary School; Columbia (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Adair County Elementary School in Columbia, Kentucky seeks a compassionate Guidance Counselor (Grades 3–5) to support academic, social, and emotional growth. The role emphasizes building relationships, providing individual and small-group counseling, and delivering engaging guidance lessons in a safe, inclusive setting.

The ideal candidate collaborates with teachers and administrators to remove barriers to learning and foster a positive school culture, living the mission Relate. Educate.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Provide individual and small-group counseling to support student success.
• Develop and implement engaging guidance lessons that promote positive character and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to address student needs and remove barriers to learning.
• Promote a safe, welcoming, and inclusive school environment.
• Bring compassion, creativity, positivity and a genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.

Skills

Counseling

Student support

Relationship building

Guidance lessons

Collaboration

Equity & inclusion

Job description

Adair County Elementary School in Columbia, Kentucky seeks a compassionate Guidance Counselor (Grades 3–5) to support academic, social, and emotional growth. The role emphasizes building relationships, providing individual and small-group counseling, and delivering engaging guidance lessons in a safe, inclusive setting.

The ideal candidate collaborates with teachers and administrators to remove barriers to learning and foster a positive school culture, living the mission Relate. Educate.