Elementary Counselor - 1.0 FTE at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary

About the role

Join the team at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary, part of the Sioux Falls School District's Spanish Immersion Program. We provide students with a rich, immersive Spanish-language curriculum and celebrate global perspectives with a diverse staff representing 18 countries. This role is ideal for someone passionate about education and language learning.

Learn more about Sonia Sotomayor Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/ssspes.

Requirements

• Master's degree in counseling from an approved school counselor preparation program.
• Valid South Dakota School Counselor Certificate.
• Previous experience in an elementary school setting (desired).
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and work collaboratively with teams.
• Completion of at least one hour of approved youth suicide awareness and prevention training every five years (required by South Dakota Codified Law 13-42-71). Approved trainings and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to individuals and small groups with personal concerns.
• Consult with teachers, staff, parents, and stakeholders regarding student developmental needs.
• Participate in building problem-solving team meetings and support a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTMDSS) model.
• Coordinate and implement elementary counseling curriculum in the classroom.
• Monitor and communicate student progress with parents.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and their families.
• Refer students with significant challenges to appropriate community resources in consultation with parents.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise the building counseling program.
• Coordinate and conduct activities contributing to the elementary counseling plan.
• Build interpersonal relationships and establish positive rapport with students, colleagues, administrators, and parents.
• Pursue professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

View the complete job description here.

Physical Requirements

• Constant hearing, hand-eye, and mind-eye coordination.
• Frequent repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Frequent scheduling, sitting, speaking, walking, talking, and writing.

Pay

Starting at $53,981 to $60,793 per year, based on experience. View the complete salary schedule.

Pay Day: Last working day of each month.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm with a 30-minute duty-free lunch.
• 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 9 months.
• 2026-2027 school year calendar: New SFEA Staff Calendar.

Benefits

Benefits available for positions 20 hours per week or more.