School Counselor (K–8) - Parkridge

Helix Community Schools; Baker (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Ridge Achievement Academy, part of Helix Community Schools, seeks a compassionate School Counselor for Kindergarten through 8th grade to support students’ academic and social-emotional development. You will provide individual and group counseling, deliver SEL lessons, and coordinate with families and staff to ensure a safe, supportive learning environment.

The role involves assisting with IGPs for 8th graders, participating in RTI/MTSS and PBIS teams, and maintaining confidential records in

Qualifications

• Louisiana Ancillary School Counselor (K–12) certificate or valid Louisiana teaching certificate with the School Counselor (K–12) add-on endorsement (or eligibility letter from LDOE).
• Graduate degree in counseling from a CACREP-accredited program.
• Completion of required counseling practicum and internship.
• Passing score on the Praxis School Counselor examination.
• Current training in suicide prevention, crisis response, and mandatory reporting.
• Two or more years of elementary or middle school counseling experience.
• Experience with PBIS, RTI/MTSS, SBLC, and Section 504.
• Training in trauma-informed practices, restorative practices, or social-emotional learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counseling to students.
• Deliver classroom lessons focused on social-emotional skills, conflict resolution, bullying prevention, study skills, personal safety, and career awareness.
• Support students experiencing academic, behavioral, social, or emotional concerns.
• Respond to student crises and coordinate additional services when needed.
• Monitor attendance, academic performance, and behavior to identify students needing additional support.
• Support students and families during school transitions, including the transition to high school.
• Assist 8th-grade students with Individual Graduation Plans (IGPs) and high school pathway exploration.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and community partners.
• Participate in SBLC, RTI/MTSS, PBIS, Section 504, and IEP processes as appropriate.
• Maintain confidential student counseling records and follow applicable ethical and professional standards.

Skills

School counseling

Student support

Education

CACREP-accredited counseling program

Job description

School Counselor (K–8)

Park Ridge Achievement Academy | Helix Community Schools

Position Overview

Park Ridge Achievement Academy is seeking a compassionate and experienced School Counselor (K–8) to support the academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs of our students.

The School Counselor will provide individual, small-group, and classroom counseling while partnering with families, teachers, administrators, and community resources to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counseling to students.
• Deliver classroom lessons focused on social-emotional skills, conflict resolution, bullying prevention, study skills, personal safety, and career awareness.
• Support students experiencing academic, behavioral, social, or emotional concerns.
• Respond to student crises and coordinate additional services when needed.
• Monitor attendance, academic performance, and behavior to identify students needing additional support.
• Support students and families during school transitions, including the transition to high school.
• Assist 8th-grade students with Individual Graduation Plans (IGPs) and high school pathway exploration.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and community partners.
• Participate in SBLC, RTI/MTSS, PBIS, Section 504, and IEP processes as appropriate.
• Maintain confidential student counseling records and follow applicable ethical and professional standards.

Qualifications

Required:

• Louisiana Ancillary School Counselor (K–12) certificate or valid Louisiana teaching certificate with the School Counselor (K–12) add-on endorsement (or eligibility letter from LDOE).
• Graduate degree in counseling from a CACREP-accredited program.
• Completion of required counseling practicum and internship.
• Passing score on the Praxis School Counselor examination.
• Current training in suicide prevention, crisis response, and mandatory reporting.

Preferred:

• Two or more years of elementary or middle school counseling experience.
• Experience with PBIS, RTI/MTSS, SBLC, and Section 504.
• Training in trauma-informed practices, restorative practices, or social-emotional learning.

Position Details

• Full-time, exempt
• School-year position
• Grades: Kindergarten–8th Grade
• Salary: Based on the Helix Community Schools salary schedule
• Reports to: Principal