Elementary School Counselor 2026-2027

School Counselor - Elementary

REPORTS TO: Building Principal 

SUPERVISES: None

FLSA Status: Exempt

COMPENSATION: Based on the Master Contract 

WORK CALENDAR: 185 Days

STANDARD HOURS: 8 Hours/Day, 40 Hours/Week

CORP STATUS: Certified 

PERF: CPCSC is a Non-PERF district 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide a variety of counseling and guidance services to promote and enhance student development and achievement

   

  • Monitor, assess, identify and respond to the needs, issues, and problems of students

  • Uses data to provide guidance and advice to students regarding academics, course selections, schedules, and other academic matters

• Oversee the building’s PBIS program and serve as the leader of the steering committee.  

• Serve on the district PBIS team 

• Assess student needs and provide assistance in identifying, developing and meeting personal, vocational and educational goals and objectives; assist students with developing educational, vocational and career plans and strategies; develop and implement individual student plans in accordance with identified issues, needs, goals, and objectives.

• Provide responsive services to students and parents through consultation, personal counseling, group counseling, and crisis counseling; refer students and families to school and community educational programs, services and educational and vocational resources according to identified needs, interests, goals and objectives.

• Coordinate, conduct, oversee and participate in various school activities such as Focused Instructional Time (FIT) before and after school supervision, day and evening school programs and events, year­ end awards, and extra-curricular programs.

• Evaluate the educational needs of students and make recommendations to parents, students and appropriate administrators concerning student placement/credit/course requirements; assist students with class registration, scheduling and program changes as needed

• Attend and participate in professional learning activities as directed.

• Adhere to the Indiana Program Standards for School Counseling.

• Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs of the building/unit and must demonstrate participation in and contributions to the goals of district cross functional teams.

• Assists with administering standardized tests, surveys and gathering and interpreting the data for students, parents and staff. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The preferred candidate must have a valid school counseling license.

• The preferred candidate will have experience working with elementary aged children

• The preferred candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively

• The preferred candidate has teaching and counseling experience via internship or counseling position

• The preferred candidate exhibits excellent communication skills

AAP/EEO/DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation believes in equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The policy extends to recruiting and hiring, working conditions, training programs, promotions, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, CPCSC actively supports and seeks to implement all federal and state legislation and rules pertaining to the employment process. CPCSC expects and requires its employees to comply with this policy in every respect. 

People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ, regardless of age are encouraged to apply. We are committed to developing a diverse and talented  team. If you are excited about this role, but are you unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply online.