Elementary School Counselor Jobs
Elementary School Counselor jobs are open across public school districts, private schools, and charter networks, at every level from entry-level to senior and lead, with specializations in social-emotional learning, crisis intervention, and college and career readiness. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Gretna Public Schools
Elementary Counselor Job Description
It is the policy of Gretna Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color,
religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related
medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies,
employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply
and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.
Job Title: Elementary Counselor
Department: Instruction
Education Level and Certification: Master’s degree or higher required. Must at all times during employment possess a Nebraska Teaching Certificate with a School Guidance Counselor endorsement and such other endorsements as may be required by NDE Rules 10 and 24, and all other required certification and training.
Reports To: Principal or Principal’s Designee
NE Statutue 79-880 : In accordance with Nebraska Revised Statute § 79-880, all candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide a comprehensive seven-year employment history and sign a disclosure release enabling the school to verify that they have no history of child abuse or sexual misconduct investigations.
Required Job Tasks:
- Counsel students regarding educational issues such as school adjustment, truancy, and learning habits.
- Counsel students to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their education or personal situations that may impact on their education.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, other counselors, and administrators to resolve students’ behavioral, academic, and other problems. Utilize resources to effectively communicate with others with different communication abilities (e.g. non-English speaking, hearing impaired).
- Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
- Identify cases involving domestic abuse or other family problems affecting students’ development.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students’ needs and progress.
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Serve as a role model to all students.
- Serve as a positive member of the community in a way that does not negatively affect the District’s reputation or image in the community.
- Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District, including the education of students.
- Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and administration.
- Adhere to all District policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
- Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.
- Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE Rule 27).
FLSA Status: Exempt. Professional exemption: The employee has a primary duty of performing work requiring knowledge of an advanced type in a field of science or learning customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction and study or has a primary duty of teaching, tutoring, instructing, or lecturing in the activity of imparting knowledge and is employed and engaged in this activity as a teacher.
Essential Functions: The essential functions of the Elementary Counselor position include: (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities; and, (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements:
Physical Requirements
Elementary Counselor
E = Essential
NE = Non-Essential
NE
NE
E
E
E
Stamina
1. Sitting
X
2. Walking
X
3. Standing
X
4. Sprinting/Running
X
Flexibility
5. Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person
X
6. Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person
X
7. Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling
X
8. Reaching above the head
X
9. Reaching forward
X
10. Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For example: typing, data entry, etc.)
X
Activities
11. Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.)
X
12. Hand/grip strength
X
13. Driving on the job
X
14. Typing non-stop
X
Use of Arms and Hands
15. Manual dexterity (screwing a lid on a jar)
X
16. Finger dexterity (typing)
X
Lifting Requirements
17. Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist
X
Waist to shoulder
X
Shoulder to overhead
X
18. Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist
X
Waist to shoulder
X
Shoulder to overhead
X
19. Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist
X
Waist to shoulder
X
Shoulder to overhead
X
20. Lifting 51 to 75 pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist
X
Waist to shoulder
X
Shoulder to overhead
X
21. Lifting 76 plus pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist
X
Waist to shoulder
X
Shoulder to overhead
X
22. Can load/items weighing over 50 pounds that are lifted or carried be shared, or reduced into smaller loads?
X
Pushing/Pulling
23. 25 to 50 pounds
X
24. 51 to 75 pounds
X
25. 76 to 90 pounds
X
26. Over 90 pounds
X
Carrying
27. 10 to 25 pounds
X
28. 26 to 50 pounds
X
29. 51 to 75 pounds
X
30. 76 to 90 pounds
X
31. Over 90 pounds
X
Gretna Public Schools
Elementary Counselor Job Description
It is the policy of Gretna Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color,
religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related
medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies,
employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply
and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.
Job Title: Elementary Counselor
Department: Instruction
Education Level and Certification: Master’s degree or higher required. Must at all times during employment possess a Nebraska Teaching Certificate with a School Guidance Counselor endorsement and such other endorsements as may be required by NDE Rules 10 and 24, and all other required certification and training.
Reports To: Principal or Principal’s Designee
NE Statutue 79-880 : In accordance with Nebraska Revised Statute § 79-880, all candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide a comprehensive seven-year employment history and sign a disclosure release enabling the school to verify that they have no history of child abuse or sexual misconduct investigations.
Required Job Tasks:
- Counsel students regarding educational issues such as school adjustment, truancy, and learning habits.
- Counsel students to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their education or personal situations that may impact on their education.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, other counselors, and administrators to resolve students’ behavioral, academic, and other problems. Utilize resources to effectively communicate with others with different communication abilities (e.g. non-English speaking, hearing impaired).
- Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
- Identify cases involving domestic abuse or other family problems affecting students’ development.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students’ needs and progress.
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Serve as a role model to all students.
- Serve as a positive member of the community in a way that does not negatively affect the District’s reputation or image in the community.
- Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District, including the education of students.
- Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and administration.
- Adhere to all District policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
- Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.
- Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE Rule 27).
FLSA Status: Exempt. Professional exemption: The employee has a primary duty of performing work requiring knowledge of an advanced type in a field of science or learning customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction and study or has a primary duty of teaching, tutoring, instructing, or lecturing in the activity of imparting knowledge and is employed and engaged in this activity as a teacher.
Essential Functions: The essential functions of the Elementary Counselor position include: (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities; and, (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements:
Physical Requirements
Elementary Counselor
E = Essential
NE = Non-Essential
NE
NE
E
E
E
Stamina
1. Sitting
X
2. Walking
X
3. Standing
X
4. Sprinting/Running
X
Flexibility
5. Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person
X
6. Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person
X
7. Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling
X
8. Reaching above the head
X
9. Reaching forward
X
10. Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For example: typing, data entry, etc.)
X
Activities
11. Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.)
X
12. Hand/grip strength
X
13. Driving on the job
X
14. Typing non-stop
X
Use of Arms and Hands
15. Manual dexterity (screwing a lid on a jar)
X
16. Finger dexterity (typing)
X
Lifting Requirements
17. Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist
X
Waist to shoulder
X
Shoulder to overhead
X
18. Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist
X
Waist to shoulder
X
Shoulder to overhead
X
19. Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist
X
Waist to shoulder
X
Shoulder to overhead
X
20. Lifting 51 to 75 pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist
X
Waist to shoulder
X
Shoulder to overhead
X
21. Lifting 76 plus pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist
X
Waist to shoulder
X
Shoulder to overhead
X
22. Can load/items weighing over 50 pounds that are lifted or carried be shared, or reduced into smaller loads?
X
Pushing/Pulling
23. 25 to 50 pounds
X
24. 51 to 75 pounds
X
25. 76 to 90 pounds
X
26. Over 90 pounds
X
Carrying
27. 10 to 25 pounds
X
28. 26 to 50 pounds
X
29. 51 to 75 pounds
X
30. 76 to 90 pounds
X
31. Over 90 pounds
X
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in elementary school counselor jobs.
- Master's degree in school counseling or a closely related field
- Valid state school counseling license or Pupil Personnel Services credential
- Experience delivering individual and small-group counseling to K-5 students
- Knowledge of MTSS frameworks and social-emotional learning curricula
- Ability to conduct crisis assessments and coordinate with community mental health providers
- Proficiency with student information systems and counseling documentation tools
Tips for Your Elementary School Counselor Job Search
Tailor your resume to state standards
School counselor job postings vary by state licensure requirements, so your resume should name your specific credential, such as a Pupil Personnel Services credential or state school counseling license, not just your degree. Hiring managers screen for exact credential matches before reading anything else.
Highlight your caseload management experience
Districts want to know you can manage a high student-to-counselor ratio without dropping the ball on individual needs. Quantify your caseload size from past roles and describe the systems you used to track student progress, referrals, and check-ins.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists elementary school counselor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show your work with MTSS or PBIS
Many districts run Multi-Tiered Systems of Support or Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports programs and expect counselors to co-lead them. If you've contributed to Tier 2 or Tier 3 interventions, name those frameworks explicitly in your cover letter and during screening calls.
Prepare a portfolio of group counseling units
Interview panels at the elementary level often ask for concrete examples of small-group programming. Bring two or three sample group counseling units you've designed, including the target population, session goals, and how you measured outcomes, so you can walk through them on the spot.
Ask strategic questions about the principal relationship
Your effectiveness as an elementary counselor depends heavily on how the principal uses your role. In interviews, ask directly how the previous counselor spent their time and whether the principal views counseling as instructional support. That answer tells you more than the job description does.
Elementary School Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most elementary school counselors?
The companies hiring the most elementary school counselors right now include Associated Recreation Council, YMCA, and Montgomery Public Schools, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Washington, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are distributed across public, charter, and private school networks rather than concentrated in a single employer type.
How many elementary school counselor jobs are remote?
About 8% of elementary school counselor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of working with young children in a school building. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include virtual school programs, district-level counseling coordinator roles, and telehealth counseling support positions.
How do you become an elementary school counselor?
You need a master's degree in school counseling from a program accredited by CACREP or your state's equivalent, followed by a supervised internship in a school setting. After graduating, you apply for your state's school counseling license or credential, which typically requires passing a Praxis or state-specific exam. Some states also require prior teaching experience, so check your state's education department requirements before applying.
How do you get hired as an elementary school counselor with little experience?
Completing your graduate internship at an elementary school is the most direct way to build relevant experience before your first full-time hire. If your internship was at a secondary level, pursue volunteer or part-time roles running social-emotional learning groups at elementary schools to fill that gap. Emphasize transferable skills like play therapy training, developmental psychology coursework, and experience working with the K-5 age group in your cover letter and interviews.
What does the elementary school counselor interview process look like?
Most districts run a two-stage process: a screening interview with an HR coordinator or assistant principal, followed by a panel interview that includes the principal, a lead teacher, and sometimes a parent representative. Candidates are typically asked to describe a crisis situation they managed, explain their approach to small-group counseling, and walk through how they would support a student referred for behavioral concerns. Some districts also ask for a brief demonstration lesson or a sample group counseling plan.
Where can I find and apply to elementary school counselor jobs?
You can find and apply to elementary school counselor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your state credential, experience level, and school type, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and goals.
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