Elementary School Counselor

Laurel Springs School, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, a WASC-accredited school, is a pioneer in online private school education since 1991. Laurel Springs provides flexible and personalized learning experiences online for students in kindergarten through 12th grade and beyond.The Elementary School (K–5th Grade) Counselor plays a key role in fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades K–5. This position requires broad experience, cultural competency, and the ability to address both school-wide priorities and individual student needs through a comprehensive and responsive counseling program. Key Responsibilities Student Support and DevelopmentRespond to students’ academic and social-emotional needs with developmentally appropriate interventions.Assess student abilities, interests, and achievements to support self-understanding and guide middle school planning.Plan and implement group counseling programs informed by student needs and measurable objectives.Provide one-on-one counseling sessions to support academic, emotional, and developmental growth.Collaboration and CommunicationBuild strong, proactive relationships with students, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators through various communication platforms (email, phone, video conferencing).Collaborate with the Lower School Dean, K–5 faculty, and advisors to establish holistic student support systems.Work closely with 6–8 and college counselors to ensure vertical alignment of the school counseling program, with a focus on transitions into online learning and middle school.Program Delivery and EngagementLead live, monthly webinar sessions for students and families, addressing academic, career, and social-emotional development.Contribute to enrollment and retention efforts by participating in virtual open houses and re-enrollment discussions.Create and distribute communications (such as newsletters) that address student and family needs.Professional ResponsibilitiesUse student data to identify programming priorities and evaluate effectiveness.Participate actively and professionally in school-wide meetings, events, and communications, including some evening virtual events.Engage in continuous professional development and self-assessment to enhance counseling practices.Maintain confidentiality related to students, families, staff, and school operations.Perform additional counseling-related duties as assigned.What We Offer We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, including:Medical, dental, and vision insurancePaid holidays and sick days401k plan with company matchTuition discounts for your childrenProfessional developmentEducation reimbursement and partnershipsQualifications Education and CertificationMaster’s degree in school counseling or a related fieldActive School Counseling certification, with a commitment to ongoing compliance with state and local credentialing and background check requirementsExperience and SkillsMinimum of 3 years of experience working with elementary-aged students in a school counseling or educational support roleProven ability to implement group programs with measurable outcomesStrong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsProficient with educational technology tools, including word processing, G Suite, Learning Management Systems, and Student Information SystemsStrong analytical, evaluative, and organizational abilitiesWork EnvironmentAccess to a quiet, professional workspace and reliable high-speed internet during work hoursWillingness and ability to travel occasionally for in-person events, meetings, and training opportunitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The