School Counselor

School Counselor Lafayette County School District Lafayette Upper Elementary - Oxford, Mississippi This job is also posted in Lafayette County School District Job Details

Job ID:

5626837

Application Deadline:

May 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE

Counselor - Elementary

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of a valid "AA" Teacher's Certificate Two Years of Teaching Experience (Preferred)

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

JOB GOAL

To provide individual counseling and/or group guidance activities based on the assessed needs of students; consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other appropriate individuals regarding services and programs available to/for students; develop procedures for program evaluation; serve as a resource person; maintain counseling records; and assist in the identification of students with special needs

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to: Administers the needs assessment Develops a guidance calendar based on the results of the needs assessment Implements guidance program Evaluates the program at end of the year Revises the program for next year Orders needed materials & equipment Provides individual counseling Provides group guidance and counseling activities based on the assessed needs of students. Assists in the transmittal of student records Assists in the interpretation of individual reports to students, parents, and teachers Interprets test scores to appropriate individuals Accepts, screens, and follows up on referrals from teachers and parents Assists in individual and group testing programs Assists students in making the transition from one level to another and from one school to another Assists in planning and implementing Parent Night or Open House Develops a list of community referrals Updates agency list each year Maintains knowledge of referral procedures and guidelines Maintains a file or referral forms 2 Counselor - Elementary Identifies students' needs and indicates the necessity of assistance from other sources Completes referral forms Follows up on students' progress Provides consultation with agencies as appropriate Conducts orientation for new students Works closely with the screening team in determining placement for students in any area of exceptionality Holds individual parent conferences for any student being considered for placement in any special program Provides consultation with teachers on the educational progress of students Consults with parents Compiles student progress reports when requested by parents Arranges and conduct parent-teacher-counselor conferences Provides follow-up information on all conferences and referrals to involved staff Organizes and conducts in-service workshops Provides resource materials Maintains involvement with school parent associations Invites community leaders to school functions Performs other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

220 days annually with salary in accordance with the certified teacher salary schedule as approved by the Board of Trustees

EVALUATION

The performance of the elementary guidance counselor will be evaluated annually by the supervising principal in accordance with the Mississippi Counselors Assessment Instrument

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements