K-8 School Counselor: Accelerating Student Success

Fort Madison Community School District; Tazewell (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Madison Community School District seeks a certified K-8 School Counselor to support students' academic growth, career development, and social-emotional wellbeing in Tennessee. The role follows state guidelines and the Tennessee Model for Comprehensive School Counseling.

Responsibilities include direct student services, indirect collaboration with staff and families, and data-driven program management to improve outcomes. Strong licensure and data skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in school counseling is required by the state.
• Licensed school counselor with PreK-12 endorsement in Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Direct student services: individual and group counseling, classroom guidance, crisis intervention, transitions support.
• Indirect services: collaborate with staff, engage families, coordinate student support teams.
• Data-driven program management: use systems to monitor attendance, behavior, and grades; conduct needs assessments; maintain records.
• Qualifications: meet education and licensure requirements; strong communication and data skills.
• Supplemental hours: participate in after-hours events, chaperone activities, PLCs as scheduled.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Active listening

Cross-cultural competence

Conflict mediation

Data aggregation and analysis software

Education

Master's Degree in school counseling

Job description

Fort Madison Community School District seeks a certified K-8 School Counselor to support students' academic growth, career development, and social-emotional wellbeing in Tennessee. The role follows state guidelines and the Tennessee Model for Comprehensive School Counseling.

Responsibilities include direct student services, indirect collaboration with staff and families, and data-driven program management to improve outcomes. Strong licensure and data skills are essential.