Elementary School Counselor

<div> <div><span style="color: #1d1c1d; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Laurel Springs School, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, a WASC-accredited school, is a pioneer in online private school education since 1991. Laurel Springs provides flexible and personalized learning experiences online for students in kindergarten through 12th grade and beyond.</span></div> </div> <!--_dfFormat_=html--><p data-end="741" data-start="386"> </p> <p data-end="741" data-start="386"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">The Elementary School (K–5th Grade) Counselor plays a key role in fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades K–5. This position requires broad experience, cultural competency, and the ability to address both school-wide priorities and individual student needs through a comprehensive and responsive counseling program.</span></p> <p data-end="776" data-start="748"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></span></p> <p data-end="813" data-start="778"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><strong data-end="813" data-start="778">Student Support and Development</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="920" data-start="816"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Respond to students’ academic and social-emotional needs with developmentally appropriate interventions.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="1040" data-start="923"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Assess student abilities, interests, and achievements to support self-understanding and guide middle school planning.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="1140" data-start="1043"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Plan and implement group counseling programs informed by student needs and measurable objectives.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="1239" data-start="1143"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Provide one-on-one counseling sessions to support academic, emotional, and developmental growth.</span></li> </ul> <p data-end="1276" data-start="1241"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><strong data-end="1276" data-start="1241">Collaboration and Communication</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="1452" data-start="1279"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Build strong, proactive relationships with students, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators through various communication platforms (email, phone, video conferencing).</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="1567" data-start="1455"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Collaborate with the Lower School Dean, K–5 faculty, and advisors to establish holistic student support systems.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="1745" data-start="1570"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></li> </ul> <p data-end="1782" data-start="1747"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><strong data-end="1782" data-start="1747">Program Delivery and Engagement</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="1910" data-start="1785"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Lead live, monthly webinar sessions for students and families, addressing academic, career, and social-emotional development.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="2030" data-start="1913"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Contribute to enrollment and retention efforts by participating in virtual open houses and re-enrollment discussions.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="2130" data-start="2033"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Create and distribute communications (such as newsletters) that address student and family needs.</span></li> </ul> <p data-end="2165" data-start="2132"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><strong data-end="2165" data-start="2132">Professional Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="2247" data-start="2168"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Use student data to identify programming priorities and evaluate effectiveness.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="2381" data-start="2250"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Participate actively and professionally in school-wide meetings, events, and communications, including some evening virtual events.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="2482" data-start="2384"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Engage in continuous professional development and self-assessment to enhance counseling practices.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="2570" data-start="2485"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain confidentiality related to students, families, staff, and school operations.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="2630" data-start="2573"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Perform additional counseling-related duties as assigned.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; outline-style: none; color: #393839; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong style="outline-style: none;"><span style="outline-style: none; background-color: white;">What We Offer</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; outline-style: none; color: #393839; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="outline-style: none; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: white;">We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, including:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="outline-style: none; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Medical, dental, and vision insurance</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="outline-style: none; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Paid holidays and sick days</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="outline-style: none; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">401k plan with company match</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="outline-style: none; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Tuition discounts for your children</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="outline-style: none; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Professional development</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="outline-style: none; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Education reimbursement and partnerships</span></li> </ul> <p data-end="2659" data-start="2637"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><strong data-end="2659" data-start="2641">Qualifications</strong></span></p> <p data-end="2692" data-start="2661"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><strong data-end="2692" data-start="2661">Education and Certification</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="2750" data-start="2695"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Master’s degree in school counseling or a related field</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="2901" data-start="2753"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Active School Counseling certification, with a commitment to ongoing compliance with state and local credentialing and background check requirements</span></li> </ul> <p data-end="2928" data-start="2903"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><strong data-end="2928" data-start="2903">Experience and Skills</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="3052" data-start="2931"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Minimum of 3 years of experience working with elementary-aged students in a school counseling or educational support role</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="3122" data-start="3055"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Proven ability to implement group programs with measurable outcomes</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="3187" data-start="3125"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="3332" data-start="3190"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Proficient with educational technology tools, including word processing, G Suite, Learning Management Systems, and Student Information Systems</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="3394" data-start="3335"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Strong analytical, evaluative, and organizational abilities</span></li> </ul> <p data-end="3416" data-start="3396"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><strong data-end="3416" data-start="3396">Work Environment</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="3511" data-start="3419"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Access to a quiet, professional workspace and reliable high-speed internet during work hours</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-end="3619" data-start="3514"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for in-person events, meetings, and training opportunities</span></li> </ul> <p style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 10pt;"> </p><div> <div><span style="color: #1d1c1d; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">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.</span></div> </div> <!--_dfFormat_=html-->

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