Counselor - Shayne ES (2026-2027)

Music City Center • Nashville, TN

3d • 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 data from Infinite Campus, the Data Warehouse, and other district student information systems to support school improvement and students’ academic, career, and social-emotional development. The counselor maintains accurate student records, transcripts, schedules, and academic plans to support successful transitions to middle school. Strong communication and customer service skills, reliability, and attention to detail are essential.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling from an accredited institution.
• Tennessee State Certification/License in school counseling.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Reliability and attention to detail.
• Ability to use data from Infinite Campus, Data Warehouse, and other district student information systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, data-driven counseling programs, activities, and targeted interventions supporting students’ academic, career, and personal/social development; advocate for and intervene on behalf of at-risk students.
• Support district and school improvement goals related to student growth, achievement, and college and career readiness, including promoting advanced academic participation and aligning programs with NOSCA competencies.
• Administer needs assessments; document counseling activities and student interactions; analyze Early Warning Indicator data; and complete program accountability reports.
• Consult and collaborate with school specialists, community resources, parents, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to address student needs, remove barriers to success, and close achievement gaps.
• Support 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, provide educational programming for parents and community stakeholders, and participate in professional growth opportunities.
• Protect the confidentiality and accuracy of student and staff information in accordance with state laws and district policies; demonstrate professional and ethical conduct, punctuality, flexibility, and positive attitudes.
• Perform duties in emergency and crisis situations, serve on the district crisis team when needed, and respond promptly and positively to directives, changes, and emerging needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level