Early Childhood/Elementary Guidance Counselor

 

School Year: 2026-2027

Location: Kelly Edwards Elementary School

Contract: 205 Days

Reports to: Principal

Certification: Applicants must possess a valid Certificate issued by the South Carolina Department of Education – (Certification Code 86 Guidance–Elementary Grades Kindergarten – 6^th Grade)

Position will be open until filled.

 

Job Description:

• Provide a comprehensive guidance program for all students.
• The school guidance counselor plans and conducts continuous program evaluations and maintains appropriate program accountability documentation.
• Consult with teachers, parents and staff to enhance their effectiveness in helping students.
• Provide support to other educational programs.
• Serve as an advocate for children.
• Provide counseling to individuals and small groups as needed to help them in meeting their education, vocational, personal and social needs.
• Refer students and families to special programs, specialists and/or community agencies when appropriate.
• Coordinate activities or programs designated by the principal that serve to promote the social and academic well-being of students such as orientations, drug and alcohol prevention, career fairs, etc.
• Provides classroom/school-wide guidance activities and individual/group counseling services that promote student educational, career, and personal/social development.
• Remains readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth and self-understanding.
• Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such problems as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment.
• Works effectively with and responds to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Demonstrates proficiency in 21st century literacies and skills.
• Demonstrates outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Has experience working with primary school students preferred
• Possesses knowledge of instructional technology and its applications to the guidance field
• Demonstrates skill in developing interpersonal relationships with pupils, parents, teachers, staff and the general public.
• Participates in IEP meetings as requested.
• Leads 504 meetings, organizes 504 documentation, and disseminates 504 information as appropriate.
• Serves as Student Assistant Team Coordinator.
• Works in cooperation with the administration in assessment planning and data collection.

References:

Please be sure to provide references that can attest to your ability to perform the duties listed in the job description and for the position in which you are applying. References should include, but are not limited to, previous supervisors/managers, colleagues, current or previous instructors, current principal or assistant principal, etc. When providing references please include a current and valid email address for each reference. All applicants must provide three references, of which at least two should be current or previous supervisors. Immediately upon your application submission, your references will be emailed a reference request.