146 Student Counselor jobs in the United States

Job Description

Description:

The Academy’s School Counselor utilizes leadership, advocacy and collaboration to promote students’ success, provide preventative services and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career and personal /Social development for all students. The counselor will consult and collaborate effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs.

Position-Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality support that aligns with the Academy’s educational vision and mission.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to students with identified concerns and needs.
• Coordinate ongoing systemic activities designed to assist students in establishing personal goals and developing future plans.
• Provide indirect services on behalf of students as a result of the school counselors’ interactions with others including referrals for additional assistance, consultation and collaboration with parents, teachers, other educators and community organizations.
• Use available technology/community resources to enhance school counseling program.
• Implement an effective referral and follow up process
• Teach or co-teach classroom lessons on social-emotional learning, academic success, etc.
• Identify cases involving domestic abuse or other family problems affecting students’ development
• Provide assistance with conflict resolution and crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at school or home.
• Encourage parents/students to seek additional assistance from outside mental health agencies, when necessary.
• Observe and evaluate student’s performance, classroom behavior, social development and physical health.
• Active member of the Academy’s Crisis and MERT teams, PBIS Team, and Lighthouse Team
• Provide professional development to school staff and/or parents on mental health, SEL, etc.
• Assist middle school teachers and students with the completion of the Education Development Plan (EDP)
• Act as the Academy’s 504 Coordinator
• Work with students and their parents/guardians who are identified as truant or chronically absent
• Adhere to preferred practices prescribed by state and national school counselor associations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to school counseling.
• Demonstrate personal growth and professional development.

• Hold a School Guidance Counselor License issued by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
• Hold a Master’s degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to effectively interact, collaborate, and communicate both orally and in writing with administration, staff, parents and students
• Satisfactory criminal background check and unprofessional conduct check as required by School Safety Legislation.
• Demonstrated high-level of organizational skills and ability to successfully manage and coordinate a number of projects and tasks.
• Ability to write reports requiring meaningful interpretation of data, technical precision and accuracy.
• Ability to work flexibly and cooperatively.

The Wood Acres School has a proud legacy of educating children from age two through eighth grade. Our dedicated teachers foster a love of learning, emphasizing leadership, academic excellence, and character development. With a focus on STEM integration, Spanish language instruction, and a strong sense of community, Wood Acres provides a nurturing environment where students thrive. We celebrate student successes, address concerns with care, and uphold academic rigor while valuing the journey of each child.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, including:

• Pay range: $40,000-$50,000 
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• Paid holidays and sick days
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee referral bonus
• Student tuition discount

About the Role

The School Counselor supports the social-emotional and academic well-being of students across all grade levels. Through a combination of individual counseling, small group sessions, and classroom guidance lessons, the counselor helps students develop critical skills in emotional regulation, empathy, and responsible decision-making. The role involves close collaboration with teachers, administrators, and families to ensure every student receives the support they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement classroom lessons that promote self-awareness, conflict resolution, and peer relationships
• Teach weekly classes tailored to individual needs of 6-8 graders in order to help them thrive as a student/ learner using a prescribed curriculum (6th grade: Learning 101, 7th graders: Life 101 8th graders: Leadership 101)
• Conduct individual and small group counseling to address social, emotional, and academic challenges
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to support a positive and inclusive school climate
• Plan and coordinate schoolwide activities that align with character education and student well-being (e.g., Kindness Month, anti-bullying campaigns, service projects)
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation while respecting student confidentiality
• Communicate effectively with families and provide resources or referrals as needed
• Attend school functions and support community engagement initiatives
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in school counseling

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Education, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• Previous experience working in a school setting required (3–5 years preferred)
• Knowledge of and experience with social-emotional learning (SEL) programming and classroom guidance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with students, staff, and families
• Proficiency with technology and digital communication tools
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold the highest professional standards
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

School Counselor, High School. Long Term Substitute.  Queensbury Union Free School District is seeking a NYS certified teacher for the High School effective ASAP - 6/30/26 (approx). Salary: First 30 days at substitute rate, after 30 consecutive days: minimum salary $51,518 prorated, actual salary based on education. We encourage you to visit queensburyschool.org  for more information about our district. Apply ASAP via Recruitfront at  />recruitfront.com/ .  Or call . EOE

General Job Description:

A school counselor helps students with academic, personal, and social development, often acting as a bridge between students, teachers, and parents. They provide guidance and support to help students succeed in school and beyond, including career and college planning. Key responsibilities include individual and group counseling, conflict resolution, academic advising, and crisis intervention.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Support:

Assisting students with course selection, academic planning, and understanding school policies and procedures.

Social and Emotional Development:

Providing guidance and counseling to help students manage emotions, develop social skills, and build positive relationships.

Career and College Planning:

Helping students explore career options, plan for college or vocational training, and navigate the application process.

Conflict Resolution:

Mediating disputes between students, or between students and teachers, and helping to foster a positive school environment.

Crisis Intervention:

Responding to and managing crises, providing support to students in distress, and connecting them with appropriate resources.

Collaboration:

Working closely with teachers, parents, administrators, and other school staff to support student success.

Assessment and Evaluation:

Utilizing assessments to understand student strengths, weaknesses, and interests, and using this information to guide their development.

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Why Join Us?
At Eleutheria, part of the Point Quest family, we’ve created a place where professionals can do meaningful work while feeling truly supported and valued. We unite a diverse team of therapists, educators, and specialists who share a commitment to helping children and families thrive. Our holistic, neuroscience-informed approach goes beyond simply managing behavioral compliance to address the root causes of challenges, empowering those we serve to reach their full potential.
From our Wellness Center headquarters—home to therapy services, yoga programs, and our own private special education school—to our partnerships with schools and organizations across Arizona, we offer a vibrant, collaborative environment where every team member’s expertise makes a meaningful difference. Whether in the clinic, the classroom, or through professional trainings in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), you’ll be part of a team that shares knowledge, celebrates wins, and grows together.

We offer:
• CEU/License Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-matched retirement plan
• Paid Sick Leave, and Vacation
• Supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven environment
• 50% off Yoga Classes

School Counselor Key Responsibilities:
• Provide direct counseling services to students identified as needing support.
• Consult with school teams, teachers, and families to support student needs.
• Attend and participate in IEP meetings.
• Write data-driven, measurable counseling goals.
• Progress monitor student outcomes and write professional progress reports.
• Complete all paperwork, documentation, and non-direct services remotely from home.

School Counselor Qualifications:
• Valid and current School Counselor Certification (Required)
• Previous school-based counseling experience preferred, but newly certified counselors are welcome to apply
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Passion for student wellness, social-emotional development, and inclusive education

School Counselor Physical Demands:
• Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
• Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.

This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.
PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

CDAC is seeking master's level clinicians to deliver counseling services to students in a public-school setting to build resiliency in youth facing multiple risk factors, so they may lead healthy, productive, drug and violence free lives. The counselor works to provide individual and/or group support to students using evidence-based curricula and counseling theories and techniques.

The positions require a master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work with individual and group support services/counseling experience, preferably within a school-based setting.
This is a permanent full-time position at
Jay Elementary School
with a 10-month schedule, which follows the school calendar. School holidays and breaks are observed, including summer break. The salary is $36,000 annually, based on the 10-month schedule. You will not need to reapply each year to continue employment.

This permanent 10-month position includes a competitive comprehensive benefit package including, but not limited to: health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan.

CDAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position requires a Level II Background, School District Background, and valid driver's license.

CDAC maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with federal regulations and safety standards.
As marijuana remains illegal under federal law, we do not accommodate medical marijuana use-even if legally prescribed under Florida state law. All employment offers are contingent upon passing a drug screening.

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