Elementary School Guidance Counselor

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, United States Oakwood School Full time
Position Overview

ROLE SUMMARY
The elementary school guidance counselor collaborates with the principal and operates within the Support Services division to offer social, emotional, and behavioral support to students. This role requires a profound understanding of developmental challenges and utilizes that expertise to design prevention and intervention initiatives that tackle prevalent issues faced by children during their elementary education. Strong communication skills with parents and community members are vital to foster partnerships that enhance the overall school experience. This is a full-time role.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Collaborates closely with school leadership and participates as a member of the Student Success Team.
  • Assists students in mastering learning and emotional regulation to thrive in their educational journey.
  • Enhances students' social-emotional skills.
  • Provides consistent and constructive feedback to students, educators, and families.
  • Cultivates strong connections with peers, parents, educators, and other significant individuals in the child's life.
  • Enhances young learners' communication abilities and aids them in developing effective decision-making and emotional management techniques.
  • Instructs problem-solving abilities and conflict-resolution strategies.
  • Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusive awareness.
  • Supports educators by formulating strategies to meet individual and group needs and regularly conducting SEL lessons.
  • Acts as an advisor for 6th-grade students.
  • Undertakes additional responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master's degree in Counseling, School Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy is required.
  • 3-5 years of experience in elementary school counseling within an educational environment is preferred.
  • Experience in independent schools is advantageous.
  • Must possess appropriate credentials.
  • Ability to pass state and federal background checks is essential.
  • Clear TB and criminal background checks are required upon hiring.

Oakwood School is a K-12 coeducational day school committed to fostering a diverse educational environment. The institution aims to create a setting where students actively engage with their educators and peers, emphasizing joy and rigor in the learning process. The school values the development of students' intellectual and emotional capacities through authentic interactions with their community.

Oakwood School is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting cultural diversity within its workforce, celebrating a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

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