K-8 School Counselor: College, Career & Student Supports

Concept Schools; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Concept Schools in Des Moines, Iowa, seeks a licensed School Counselor for Grades K-8 to lead a comprehensive counseling program aligned to state standards and MTSS. The role focuses on college, career, and CTE pathways beginning in grades 5-6, with Tier 2/3 social-emotional supports and collaboration with families and staff.

The counselor will support student engagement, behavior, and transitions while coaching teachers in best practices and delivering targeted professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in school counseling and licensure required.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development.
• Experience collaborating in a team-based environment.
• Preferred experience with MTSS/PBIS and school counseling licensure.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver career awareness and exploration programming for grades 5-6 aligned with Iowa CTE expectations.
• Facilitate lessons on career exploration, postsecondary readiness, and goal setting.
• Deliver health education lessons with administrators and staff per district standards.
• Integrate career awareness into advisory, SEL, and core instruction where appropriate.
• Support transitions between grade bands and into future academic and career pathways.
• Provide individual and small-group counseling for social-emotional, behavioral, or attendance needs.
• Participate in MTSS/PBIS problem-solving teams with data-informed interventions.
• Assist with FBAs, BIPs, and fidelity of implementation.
• Coach teachers in classroom management, trauma-informed practices, and positive behavior supports.
• Deliver professional learning on student behavior, SEL, and intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with families and community agencies to expand student support networks.

Skills

Team collaboration

Child development knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in School Counseling

Iowa Professional Service License (School Counselor)

Job description

Concept Schools in Des Moines, Iowa, seeks a licensed School Counselor for Grades K-8 to lead a comprehensive counseling program aligned to state standards and MTSS. The role focuses on college, career, and CTE pathways beginning in grades 5-6, with Tier 2/3 social-emotional supports and collaboration with families and staff.

The counselor will support student engagement, behavior, and transitions while coaching teachers in best practices and delivering targeted professional development.