K-8 School Counselor

K-8 School Counselor

IMAGINE SCHOOLS EAST MESA - 4.0

Mesa, AZ Job Details Full-time $53,500 - $57,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Behavioral interventions Childhood development Group therapy Individual therapy Mid-level Working with children Working with middle schoolers Conflict management Student support Classroom experience Working with students with special education needs Standardized test administration Working with individuals with mental health conditions Client advocacy in social work Progress documentation Student advising School counseling services facilitation Test-based student assessment Collaborative teaching Communication skills Community resource coordination Classroom management interventions Child welfare Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking a passionate and dedicated K-8 School Counselor to join our vibrant educational community. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive emotional, social, and academic support to students across kindergarten through eighth grade. Your energetic approach will foster a positive school environment, promote student well-being, and support their overall development. You will collaborate with teachers, parents, and staff to create tailored interventions that address individual student needs, ensuring every child feels valued, understood, and empowered to succeed. Partnership with the Student Success Coordinator will be essential to support school wide character and student supports. Duties Deliver individual and group counseling sessions focused on behavioral health, mental health counseling, and childhood development to support students' emotional resilience and social skills Develop and implement behavior management strategies to promote positive conduct within classrooms and the school community Conduct assessments using standardized testing tools to identify student needs and inform intervention plans Collaborate with teachers to integrate social-emotional learning into classroom activities and support inclusive education practices Provide academic advising to help students set goals, improve study habits, and navigate educational challenges Coordinate with child protective services and child welfare agencies when necessary to ensure student safety and well-being Facilitate conflict management sessions to resolve disputes among students or staff effectively Offer culturally sensitive counseling services, including cultural diversity counseling and Christian counseling when appropriate Maintain detailed records of counseling sessions, behavioral incidents, and intervention outcomes Advocate for students' mental health needs by connecting families with external behavioral health resources or community services Experience Proven experience working with children in an educational or social work setting, preferably within a K-8 environment Strong background in special education principles and classroom experience is highly desirable Demonstrated expertise in conflict management, behavior management techniques, and social work practices Knowledge of childhood development stages, mental health issues affecting children, and behavioral health strategies Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions with diverse student populations Familiarity with standardized testing procedures and interpretation of assessment results Excellent communication skills for collaborating with educators, parents, child protective services, and community organizations Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners! This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to foster growth, resilience, and success among students while working in a supportive team environment dedicated to educational excellence.

Pay:

$53,500.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person