School Counselor

Position Type :

District Wide / Guidance Counselor

Date Posted : 11 / 13 / 2025

Location : Eastgate Elementary

School Counselor (Grades K -5)

Position Purpose

Assist students, teachers and parents in enabling students to derive the fullest potential educational experience from school by promoting positive self esteem and resilience.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments of students for the purpose of recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to maximize learning..
• Assists with the identification and placement of all types of exceptional students.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs.
• Serves as a resource and consultant on mental health and conducts in-service programs as requested.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal.

Note : The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Minimum Education

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

FLSA Status : Exempt