School Counselor

About the role

In Tennessee Public Schools, a K-8 School Counselor is a certified educator dedicated to supporting students' academic achievement, career development, and social-emotional growth. Operating under the guidelines of the Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee Model for Comprehensive School Counseling, this role involves designing and implementing data-driven, developmentally appropriate programs to ensure all students are supported and empowered to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Individual & Group Counseling: Conducts short-term counseling sessions to help students resolve social, emotional, behavioral, or academic issues impeding their learning.
• Classroom Guidance Lessons: Delivers a preventive, standards-based curriculum to all classes covering topics like conflict resolution, study skills, career exploration, and character education.
• Crisis Intervention: Provides real-time response, stabilization, and supportive safety planning during emergency and crisis situations, serving on the school's crisis team.
• Transitions Support: Facilitates a smooth entry for students transitioning from early learning centers into elementary school, and from elementary into middle school.
• Staff Consultation: Partners with teachers, administrators, and specialized school personnel (psychologists