Entry Level School Counselor Jobs
New grad school counselor jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship placement or supervised practicum often carries more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Government & Public Sector, and Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like IDEA Public Schools, Savannah Chatham County Public School System, and UNM Hospital hiring at this level now.
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Purpose and Scope:
Assist in planning, implement and assess the school’s guidance program designed to increase the academic, social, emotional and environmental strengths of students. The position is responsible for performing both professional and administrative tasks as necessary. The position works independently, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Essential Job Functions:
- Implements a comprehensive guidance and counseling program based on state and District standards; collaborates with supervisor, other counselors, principal, assistant principals, faculty, staff and community resources in the planning, coordination and assessment of the counseling program.
- Counsels individuals and groups of students in setting and developing strategies for the achievement of academic, social/personal development and other identified goals.
- Facilitates crisis intervention as needed to ensure school/student safety.
- Provides peer mediation as needed for students.
- Works to discover and develop special abilities of students.
- Works to resolve students' educational handicaps.
- Administers various tests to assess the development and needs of students.
- Provides referrals to various school, District and community services when appropriate.
- Establishes and maintains confidential student case files; prepares and submits required records and reports.
- Attends meetings with staff and service providers to discuss individual student education plans and progress.
- Conducts conferences with parents to discuss student progress and problems; assists in presenting parent workshops as required.
- Participates with the principal and assistant principal in the coordination of student registration, course selection and student scheduling.
- Conducts data analysis of attendance, detention and failure rates and other factors to help determine guidance counseling needs in assigned school.
- May assist in monitoring students during recess and in the cafeteria, and/or during student drop-off or dismissal.
- Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints in areas of responsibility.
- Performs routine administrative/office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes, entering and retrieving computer data, ordering supplies.
- Attends training, conferences and workshops as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in school counseling, plus an additional one (1) year related experience, for a total education/experience of seven (7) years. Requires state certification in Guidance and Counseling.
Degree Equivalency Formula:
Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years plus required years of experience.
Master’s Degree = 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.
Purpose and Scope:
Assist in planning, implement and assess the school’s guidance program designed to increase the academic, social, emotional and environmental strengths of students. The position is responsible for performing both professional and administrative tasks as necessary. The position works independently, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Essential Job Functions:
- Implements a comprehensive guidance and counseling program based on state and District standards; collaborates with supervisor, other counselors, principal, assistant principals, faculty, staff and community resources in the planning, coordination and assessment of the counseling program.
- Counsels individuals and groups of students in setting and developing strategies for the achievement of academic, social/personal development and other identified goals.
- Facilitates crisis intervention as needed to ensure school/student safety.
- Provides peer mediation as needed for students.
- Works to discover and develop special abilities of students.
- Works to resolve students' educational handicaps.
- Administers various tests to assess the development and needs of students.
- Provides referrals to various school, District and community services when appropriate.
- Establishes and maintains confidential student case files; prepares and submits required records and reports.
- Attends meetings with staff and service providers to discuss individual student education plans and progress.
- Conducts conferences with parents to discuss student progress and problems; assists in presenting parent workshops as required.
- Participates with the principal and assistant principal in the coordination of student registration, course selection and student scheduling.
- Conducts data analysis of attendance, detention and failure rates and other factors to help determine guidance counseling needs in assigned school.
- May assist in monitoring students during recess and in the cafeteria, and/or during student drop-off or dismissal.
- Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints in areas of responsibility.
- Performs routine administrative/office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes, entering and retrieving computer data, ordering supplies.
- Attends training, conferences and workshops as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in school counseling, plus an additional one (1) year related experience, for a total education/experience of seven (7) years. Requires state certification in Guidance and Counseling.
Degree Equivalency Formula:
Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years plus required years of experience.
Master’s Degree = 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.
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Entry Level School Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level school counselor job?
Start by completing your state licensure requirements, which typically include a master's degree in school counseling and a supervised internship. Hiring managers at this level look for documented practicum hours, familiarity with counseling frameworks like ASCA, and experience working directly with students. A strong letter of recommendation from a supervising counselor and a clear case for your counseling philosophy can set you apart from other new graduates.
Which companies hire entry level school counselors?
Companies hiring entry level school counselors right now include IDEA Public Schools, Savannah Chatham County Public School System, and UNM Hospital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring comes primarily from public school districts, charter school networks, and private K-12 institutions that are actively building or replacing their counseling staff.
Are there remote entry level school counselor jobs?
Yes, though remote options are limited compared to other fields since most school counselor roles require an in-person presence. About 0% of entry level school counselor openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be with virtual charter schools, online learning platforms, or district-level administrative support roles rather than traditional campus-based positions.
Are these new grad school counselor jobs?
Yes, the entry level school counselor openings listed here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts supervised internship or practicum hours toward the requirement, or explicitly invites candidates who are newly licensed. These roles are designed for counselors who are early in their careers, not yet managing departments or leading district programs.
Which industries hire the most entry level school counselors?
Entry Level school counselor roles concentrate in Education, Government & Public Sector, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they face consistent demand for student support services and often have structured onboarding or mentorship programs that make them accessible to candidates fresh out of a graduate counseling program.