Pleasant Grove Elementary - School Counselor (2026-2027)

Pleasant Grove Elementary School; Shepherdsville (KY); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pleasant Grove Elementary School in Shepherdsville, Kentucky seeks a dedicated Guidance Counselor to support students' academic and social-emotional growth. You will build relationships, set high expectations, and help create a positive school culture where students lead, learn, care, and make a difference.

You will develop and implement a comprehensive counseling program, deliver SEL instruction to classes, provide individual and small-group counseling, and coordinate 504 plans with families

Qualifications

• Valid Kentucky School Counselor Certification (required).
• Prior classroom teaching experience (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of elementary social-emotional development, behavioral interventions, and effective counseling practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, communicate effectively, collaborate, and solve problems proactively.
• Commitment to maintaining high expectations while creating a caring, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Champion student well-being, leadership, accountability, and empowerment.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program that supports students' academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and career development.
• Deliver engaging, whole-class social-emotional learning instruction that promotes positive relationships, self-regulation, responsible decision-making, and student leadership.
• Provide individual and small-group counseling, crisis intervention, and responsive services to address diverse student needs.
• Chair and coordinate 504 meetings and services, ensuring documentation, implementation, monitoring, and collaboration with families and staff.
• Co-lead the school's PBIS committee, collaborating with the teacher leader to strengthen schoolwide expectations and foster student accountability.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and school leadership to identify student needs, implement interventions, and remove barriers to learning.
• Coordinate and support schoolwide programs, including ELL services, attendance improvement, and behavior management.
• Serve as Building Assessment Coordinator, overseeing state assessment administration and staff training.
• Serve as Infinite Campus Scheduling Coordinator, managing student scheduling and records.
• Analyze student data and maintain accurate records to monitor progress and guide interventions.
• Actively contribute to schoolwide initiatives, professional learning, and continuous improvement efforts.

Connaissances

Build positive relationships

Effective communication

Collaborate

Problem solving

Formation

Kentucky School Counselor Certification

Prior classroom teaching experience

Description du poste

Pleasant Grove Elementary - School Counselor (2026-2027)

Bullitt County Schools Pleasant Grove Elementary School - Shepherdsville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

Pleasant Grove Elementary is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and student-centered Guidance Counselor who is passionate about supporting the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success of all students. We are looking for an educator who builds meaningful relationships, maintains high expectations, fosters a positive school culture, and empowers students to lead, learn, care, and make a difference. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver, collaborative team member, and strong student advocate committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program that supports students' academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and career development.
• Deliver engaging, whole-class social-emotional learning instruction that promotes positive relationships, self-regulation, responsible decision-making, and student leadership.
• Provide individual and small-group counseling, crisis intervention, and responsive services to address diverse student needs.
• Chair and coordinate 504 meetings and services, ensuring appropriate documentation, implementation, monitoring, and collaboration with families and staff to support student success.
• Co-lead the school's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) committee, collaborating with the teacher leader to strengthen schoolwide expectations, promote positive behaviors, and foster student accountability.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and school leadership to identify student needs, implement interventions, and remove barriers to learning.
• Coordinate and support schoolwide programs, including English Language Learner (ELL) services, attendance improvement, and behavior management.
• Serve as the Building Assessment Coordinator, overseeing all aspects of state assessment administration, including staff training, test organization, scheduling, coordination, monitoring, and facilitation to ensure efficient implementation and compliance with state and district requirements.
• Serve as the school's Infinite Campus Scheduling Coordinator, managing student scheduling for homerooms and special area classes, reviewing and interpreting court documentation, maintaining appropriate student information flags, and collaborating closely with the attendance clerk to ensure accurate student records and compliance with district procedures.
• Analyze student data and maintain accurate records to monitor progress, guide interventions, and ensure compliance with district and state expectations.
• Actively contribute to schoolwide initiatives, professional learning, and continuous improvement efforts.

Desired Qualifications

• Valid Kentucky School Counselor Certification (required).
• Prior classroom teaching experience (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of elementary social-emotional development, behavioral interventions, and effective counseling practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships, communicate effectively, collaborate, and solve problems proactively.
• Commitment to maintaining high expectations while creating a caring, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• At Pleasant Grove Elementary, we seek a counselor who will champion student well-being, inspire leadership, promote accountability, and empower every child to recognize their potential and make a positive difference.

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year. Salary based on board approved salary schedule for the 2026-2027 school year.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Dionna Bickley , Principal
• Pleasant Grove Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]

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