Elementary School Counselor TK-5

Job Summary

POSITION PURPOSE
The Elementary School Counselor serves as a dedicated advocate for every scholar and family at Aveson School of Leaders, supporting their social-emotional and academic growth so they feel safe, known, and ready to learn. Working within our MTSS framework, the counselor leads tiered supports, from classroom SEL with advisors to small groups, individual counseling, and coordinated 504 and SST plans. The counselor bridges communication among families, advisors, and school leadership, and helps build a restorative culture where conflict becomes an opportunity for growth and connection.

DUTIES

Serves as an advocate for scholars and families, bridging communication among families, advisors, and school leadership
Delivers classroom SEL lessons in partnership with advisors
Leads restorative practices across campus, including circles and conflict resolution
Provides individual and small-group counseling based on referrals and data
Leads 504 and SST processes, including writing social-emotional goals and present levels of performance
Participates in 504, SST, and annual review meetings; collaborates with Inclusive Education staff on scholars with IEPs
Conducts classroom observations to inform supports
Conducts suicide and threat risk assessments and implements crisis response and suicide prevention protocols
Fulfills mandated reporting obligations and coordinates with outside agencies as needed
Uses MTSS data and progress monitoring to identify needs and measure intervention impact
Supports attendance outreach and SART meetings
Connects families to community resources and leads family education sessions on SEL topics
Aligns the counseling program with the ASCA National Model
Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience counseling elementary-age children, through employment or a PPS fieldwork placement
Knowledge of child development and the behavioral, emotional, and cultural factors that shape scholar wel

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

• Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Counseling (Required)