School Counselor (K-8) - Parkridge Helix Community Schools - 2.0 Baker, LA Job Details Full-time 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications High school graduation planning School experience Social skills building Professional collaboration in IEP development Trauma-sensitive practices Restorative practices in classroom management Teacher collaboration Student emotional support Referral services for crisis intervention support Graduation requirements management Academic performance monitoring Family collaboration in education Maintaining patient confidentiality Student record keeping Teaching Certification Emotional learning instruction Study skills training for test preparation Community resource utilization for student support Positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) in classroom management Suicide prevention techniques Mid-level Elementary school student counseling School-based behavioral health Support services coordination in school social work Experience working with middle schoolers Counseling Student advocacy Social-emotional learning (SEL) support in special education Student behavior monitoring Restorative justice disciplinary approach Full Job Description School Counselor (K-8) Park Ridge Achievement Academy | Helix Community Schools Position Overview Park Ridge Achievement Academy is seeking a compassionate and experienced School Counselor (K-8) to support the academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs of our students. The School Counselor will provide individual, small-group, and classroom counseling while partnering with families, teachers, administrators, and community resources to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Key Responsibilities Provide individual and small-group counseling to students. Deliver classroom lessons focused on social-emotional skills, conflict resolution, bullying prevention, study skills, personal safety, and career awareness. Support students experiencing academic, behavioral, social, or emotional concerns. Respond to student crises and coordinate additional services when needed. Monitor attendance, academic performance, and behavior to identify students needing additional support. Support students and families during school transitions, including the transition to high school. Assist 8th-grade students with Individual Graduation Plans (IGPs) and high school pathway exploration. Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and community partners. Participate in SBLC, RTI/MTSS, PBIS, Section 504, and IEP processes as appropriate. Maintain confidential student counseling records and follow applicable ethical and professional standards.

Qualifications Required:

Louisiana Ancillary School Counselor (K-12) certificate or valid Louisiana teaching certificate with the School Counselor (K-12) add-on endorsement (or eligibility letter from LDOE). Graduate degree in counseling from a CACREP-accredited program. Completion of required counseling practicum and internship. Passing score on the Praxis School Counselor examination. Current training in suicide prevention, crisis response, and mandatory reporting.

Preferred:

Two or more years of elementary or middle school counseling experience. Experience with PBIS, RTI/MTSS, SBLC, and Section 504. Training in trauma-informed practices, restorative practices, or social-emotional learning. Position Details Full-time, exempt School-year position

Grades:

Kindergarten-8th

Grade Salary:

Based on the Helix Community Schools salary schedule Reports to: Principal Join Helix Community Schools If you are passionate about supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally and want to make a meaningful impact in a school community, we encourage you to apply.