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School Counselor - Cherryvale Elementary

Sumter School District

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Job Details

Job ID:

5904197

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Aug 26, 2026 7:08 PM (UTC)

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of a Master's degree and valid South Carolina educator certification in Elementary School Counseling.

Location:

CHerryvale Elementary School Grade Span:

School Counselor will work with Pre-K - 5th grade students.

Reporting:

Building Level Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Works with students individually, in small groups, and in the classroom.

Guides in the decision making processes concerning academics and personal/social development.

Helps students evaluate their interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personal characteristics for educational planning.

Consults with outside resources/agencies to maximize and coordinate the use of available services.

Consults with parents regarding their children, school related issues, and meetings for special purposes.

Assists students in developing self-confidence and a positive self-concept.

Assists students in strengthening interpersonal skills.

Attends staff, professional and inter-agency meetings.

Confers with teachers and parents whenever necessary.

Participates in regular staff meetings and ongoing trainings.

TERMS:

195 Days.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Employees will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Sumter School District reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description or application deadline at any time for the efficient operation of the district.

Sumter School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Type:

Full-time