Elementary School Counselor

Openings as of 5/9/2026 force display?True Openings as of 5/9/2026 Elementary School Counselor JobID: 63428 Position Type: Student Support Services/ Counselor Date Posted: 5/8/2026 Location: Clay Elementary School Closing Date: 05/15/2026 County: Clay County Schools Pending Employment Criminal Background Check Drug Test The Elementary School Counselor is a licensed educator wo will support students' social-emotional, academic, and career development through a comprehensive, data-driven program. Key duties include providing individual/group counseling, teaching classroom guidance lessons, collaborating with staff and parents, and intervening in crises. The counselor will promote a safe, nurturing environment to foster academic success and resilience. Key Responsibilities and Duties Counseling & Guidance: Provide individual counseling for social/emotional issues and small group counseling (e.g., social skills, anger management, grief). Classroom Instruction: Deliver classroom lessons focusing on SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) topics such as empathy, conflict resolution, and bullying prevention. Collaboration & Consultation: Partner with parents, teachers, and administrators to support student success, and assist with IEP (Individualized Education Plan) or 504 meetings. Academic Support: Monitor student attendance and academic progress, and help create behavioral support plans. Crisis Management: Respond to emergencies and provide immediate support for students in distress. Program Planning: Use school data to identify student needs and design a comprehensive program aligned with the ASCA (American School Counselor Association) National Model. *Per WV Code 18-5-18b(f), "school counselors shall spend at least 80 percent of work time in a direct counseling relationship with pupils and shall devote no more than 20 percent of the workday to administrative duties." The school counselor will maintain schedules and other appropriate records to document his/her workday. Qualifications Master's degree in school counseling or behavioral science. State certification or licensure as a school counselor. Knowledge of child development, counseling theories, and assessment techniques. Terms of Employment 200 Days Effective 2026-2027 School Year Compensation Salary based on experience and education level per Clay County Board of Education Salary Schedule, plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation. Professional Salary Schedules 26 PEIA Shopper's Guide PEIA Employee Flexible Benefits Guide The Clay County School System is an equal opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are offered without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age disability, and retaliation. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 5/9/2026 12:51:06 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - www.aspexsolutions.com You can also view West Virginia teaching jobs at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts.