Elementary School Counselor

Spring Education Group•West Chester, PA

3d•$60,000 - $65,000•Remote

About The Position

Laurel Springs School, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, is a WASC-accredited online private school established in 1991. It offers flexible and personalized online learning for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The Elementary School (K–5th Grade) Counselor is crucial for fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades K–5. This role demands extensive experience, cultural competence, and the ability to address both school-wide priorities and individual student needs through a comprehensive and responsive counseling program.

Requirements

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
Access to a quiet, professional workspace and reliable high-speed internet during work hours
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for in-person events, meetings, and training opportunities
Frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language.
Often carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend.
Regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction.

Responsibilities

Respond to students’ academic and social-emotional needs with developmentally appropriate interventions.
Assess 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.
Contribute to enrollment and retention efforts by participating in virtual open houses and re-enrollment discussions.
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.