Elementary School Counselor

East Cooper Montessori Charter School • Mount Pleasant, SC

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About The Position

East Cooper Montessori Charter School (ECMCS) is seeking a dynamic, student-centered School Counselor to join our collaborative counseling team. This full-time position serves a K–8 student population of 450 alongside a second counselor and includes leadership of schoolwide social-emotional learning initiatives.
This role is ideal for a counselor who is proactive, relational, organized, and passionate about supporting the whole child in a mission-driven school community.
Why ECMCS?
Founded in 2003, ECMCS is a premier public Montessori charter school serving 450 students from preschool through 8th grade in beautiful Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
We offer:
A collaborative and supportive faculty culture
Strong administrative and counseling team partnership
Competitive salary and benefits aligned with local district pay
A mission-driven environment where relationships and whole-child education matter
The opportunity to innovate and make meaningful impact in student lives
Join a school where student wellness is prioritized, relationships matter, and educators are empowered to lead.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in School Counseling

Nice To Haves

• School counseling certification/licensure preferred
• Experience with elementary and/or middle school students preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term, solution-focused counseling for students
• Lead and support schoolwide SEL programming and initiatives
• Deliver classroom guidance lessons aligned to ASCA standards
• Support crisis response, risk assessments, and student interventions
• Collaborate with administration, MTSS, IPS, and support teams
• Facilitate attendance/truancy and family support meetings
• Partner with teachers to strengthen classroom social-emotional supports
• Provide staff training related to student wellness and behavior supports
• Conduct Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) meetings with middle school students

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits aligned with local district pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees