Elementary School Counselor

About the role

Laurel Springs School, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, offers flexible and personalized learning experiences online for students in kindergarten through 12th grade and beyond. The Elementary School (K–5th Grade) Counselor plays a key role in fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades K–5.

Responsibilities

• Respond to students’ academic and social-emotional needs with developmentally appropriate interventions.
• Audit student abilities, interests, and achievements to support self-understanding and guide middle school planning.
• Plan and implement group counseling programs informed by student needs and measurable objectives.
• Provide one-on-one counseling sessions to support academic, emotional, and developmental growth.
• Build strong, proactive relationships with students, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators through various communication platforms (email, phone, video conferencing).
• Collaborate with the Lower School Dean, K–5 faculty, and advisors to establish holistic student support systems.
• Work closely with 6–8 and college counselors to ensure vertical alignment of the school counseling program, with a focus on transitions into online learning and middle school.
• Lead live, monthly webinar sessions for students and families, addressing academic, career, and social-emotional development.
• Create and distribute communications (such as newsletters) that address student and family needs.
• Use student data to identify programming priorities and evaluate effectiveness.
• Participate actively and professionally in school-wide meetings, events, and communications, including some evening virtual events.
• Engage in continuous professional development and self-assessment to enhance counseling practices.
• Maintain confidentiality related to students, families, staff, and school operations.
• Perform additional counseling-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in school counseling or a related field.
• Active School Counseling certification, with a commitment to ongoing compliance with state and local credentialing and background check requirements.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with elementary-aged students in a school counseling or educational support role.
• Proven ability to implement group programs with measurable outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with educational technology tools, including word processing, G Suite, Learning Management Systems, and Student Information Systems.
• Strong analytical, evaluative, and organizational abilities.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays and sick days.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Tuition discounts for your children.
• Professional development.
• Education reimbursement and partnerships.

Work Environment

• Access to a quiet, professional workspace and reliable high-speed internet during work hours.
• Occasional travel for in-person events, meetings, and training opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.