K-8 School Counselor: Data-Driven Student Support

Claiborne County Schools; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Public Schools is seeking a certified K-8 School Counselor to support students' academic achievement, career development, and social-emotional growth in alignment with state guidelines. The role involves direct counseling, classroom guidance, crisis intervention, and transitions support, plus collaboration with teachers and families to design interventions.

Strong data skills and licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in school counseling from an accredited program is required by the state.
• Licensure: Tennessee Educator License with School Counselor PreK-12 endorsement.
• Strong communication, listening, and collaboration skills.
• Experience with intervention planning and data-driven supports is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Direct Student Services: individual & group counseling, classroom guidance lessons, crisis intervention, transitions support.
• Indirect Services: staff consultation, parent/community engagement, student support teams (RTI2, 504, S-Teams).
• Data-driven program management: use SIS to monitor attendance, behavior, and academics; conduct needs assessments; manage records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Cross-cultural

Conflict mediation

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in school counseling

Tools

Infinite Campus

Data Warehouse

Job description

Tennessee Public Schools is seeking a certified K-8 School Counselor to support students' academic achievement, career development, and social-emotional growth in alignment with state guidelines. The role involves direct counseling, classroom guidance, crisis intervention, and transitions support, plus collaboration with teachers and families to design interventions.

Strong data skills and licensure are required.