Counselor - Shayne ES (2026-2027)

Metro Nashville Public Schools•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary School Counselor is a certified professional who delivers comprehensive counseling services to students in Pre-K through grade 5, as assigned by the principal. The role uses student information systems and data to support school improvement goals and students’ academic, career, and social-emotional development. The counselor maintains accurate student records, transcripts, schedules, and academic plans to support students’ transition to middle school. Strong communication and customer service skills, reliability, and attention to detail are essential. The counselor supports student growth, achievement, and college and career readiness through data-driven programs, targeted interventions, advocacy, and collaboration with school staff, families, and community resources. The role also includes documenting and evaluating counseling activities, supporting student transitions, facilitating staff and family education, maintaining confidentiality, and responding to emergencies and changing school needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling from an accredited institution.
Tennessee State Certification/License in school counseling.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Reliability and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and accuracy of student and staff information and follow state laws and district policies.

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive, data-driven counseling programs, activities, and targeted interventions that support students’ academic, career, and personal/social development.
Advocate and intervene on behalf of at-risk students to address immediate needs affecting their success.
Support district and school improvement goals related to student growth, achievement, and college and career readiness, including advanced academic participation and alignment with NOSCA competencies.
Administer needs assessments; document counseling activities and student interactions; analyze Early Warning Indicators data; and complete program accountability reports.
Collaborate with school specialists, community resources, parents, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to remove barriers to student success, address student needs, and close achievement gaps.
Support student transitions between educational tiers by collaborating with early learning centers and middle schools, providing orientation programs, and communicating testing results and implications to students and families.
Develop and lead staff development activities and provide educational programming for parents and community stakeholders.
Participate in professional growth opportunities to stay current on best practices and district initiatives.
Maintain the confidentiality and accuracy of student and staff information in accordance with state laws and district policies.
Demonstrate professional behavior, positive attitudes, punctuality, flexibility, and ethical standards, and serve as a role model in the school community.
Perform duties related to emergency and crisis situations, serve on the district crisis team when needed, and respond promptly and positively to directives, changes, and emerging needs.
Ensure the accuracy of student records, transcripts, schedules, and academic plans.