School Counselor (K-8) - Parkridge

Helix Community Schools; Baker (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix Community Schools seeks a compassionate School Counselor (K–8) to support students academically and emotionally. The role involves individual, small-group, and classroom counseling, plus collaboration with families, teachers, and community resources to promote student success.

The position requires a CACREP-accredited counseling graduate degree, LA K–12 licensure with counselor endorsement or eligibility, practicum/internship completion, Praxis passing, and ongoing crisis response training.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counseling to students.
• Deliver classroom lessons on social-emotional skills, conflict resolution, and study skills.
• Support students with academic, behavioral, social, or emotional concerns.
• Respond to student crises and coordinate additional services as needed.
• Monitor attendance, academics, and behavior to identify students needing support.
• Assist 8th-grade students with IGPs and high school pathway planning.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, administrators, and community partners.
• Participate in SBLC, RTI/MTSS, PBIS, Section 504, and IEP processes as appropriate.
• Maintain confidential student counseling records and follow ethical standards.

Skills

Counseling skills

Student advocacy

Collaboration

Education

CACREP-accredited counseling graduate degree

Louisiana School Counselor K-12 licensure or teaching cert with add-on endorsement

Completion of practicum and internship

Praxis School Counselor exam passing

Current training in suicide prevention and crisis response

Job description

Job Description

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

Join Helix Community Schools

If you are passionate about supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally and want to make a meaningful impact in a school community, we encourage you to apply.