School Couselor - Kingsbury Elementary

Sumter School District; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District seeks an Elementary School Counselor for Kingsbury Elementary School in Sumter, SC. The role involves supporting Pre-K through 5th-grade students, guiding academics and personal/social development, and collaborating with teachers, families, and outside resources.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree and valid SC educator certification in Elementary School Counseling. The position is full-time with a 195-day calendar and reporting to the Building Level Principal.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with valid South Carolina educator certification in Elementary School Counseling.
• Location: Kingsbury Elementary School (Sumter, SC).
• Grade Span: Pre-K–5th grade.

Responsibilities

• Works with students individually, in small groups, and in classrooms.
• Guides decisions in academics and personal/social development.
• Consults with outside resources and parents regarding students.

Education

Master's degree in Elementary School Counseling

Job description

School Counselor - Kingsbury Elementary

Sumter School District Kingsbury Elementary School - Sumter, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5928149
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 15, 2026 7:08 PM (UTC)

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum ofa Master's degree andvalid South Carolinaeducator certification in Elementary School Counseling.
Location: Kingsbury Elementary School
Grade Span: School Counselor will work with Pre-K - 5thgrade students.
Reporting: Building Level Principal
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Workswith students individually, in small groups, and in the classroom.
• Guidesin the decision making processes concerning academics and personal/social development.
• Helpsstudents evaluate their interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personalcharacteristics for educational planning.
• Consults with outside resources/agencies to maximize and coordinate the use of available services.
• Consults with parents regarding their children, school related issues, and meetings for special purposes.
• Assists students in developing self-confidence and a positive self-concept.
• Assists students in strengthening interpersonal skills.
• Attends staff, professional and inter-agency meetings.
• Confers with teachers and parents whenever necessary.
• Participates in regular staff meetings and ongoing trainings.

TERMS:195Days.

Evaluation:Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Employees will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Sumter School District reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description or application deadline at any time for the efficient operation of the district.

Sumter School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Contact Information

• Tiffany Walters
• 1345 Wilson Hall Road
• Sumter, South Carolina 29150
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]