PES School Counselor-Elementary

Giles County School District, TN Pulaski Elementary School – Pulaski, Tennessee Job Title PES School Counselor-Elementary Job Details Job ID: 5698273 Application Deadline: May 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted: May 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Purpose Statement: The job of School Counselor – Elementary was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for managing the placement of assigned students; providing information and recommendations to parents and students; and assisting in the development of goals and plans for achievement. This job reports to the Principal of the assigned school. Essential Functions Coordinates with teachers, administrators, resource specialists and/or community (e.g., service clubs, courts, child protective services, etc.) for the purpose of providing/receiving requested information and/or making recommendations. Counsels students, parents, and guardians to enhance student success academically, socially, and emotionally in school. Develops a variety of special programs and classes (e.g., group and teamwork, leadership, bullying, coping with divorce or death, social skills) to support students in the transition from elementary to middle school and to develop life and academic skills. Monitors students' progress to identify issues and take appropriate action to increase student success. Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g., lesson plans, reports, student activities, correspondence, audits, etc.) for documentation and communication. Presents information to communicate, gain feedback and ensure adherence to established internal controls. Schedules student classes on various topics to help students academically, socially, and emotionally reach success. Supervises assigned programs (e.g., scholarships, peer counseling, special education, ESL, etc.) to monitor performance, provide professional growth, and achieve overall curriculum objectives. Onsite attendance is required. Other Functions Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Education: Master’s degree in a related field. Experience: Job-related experience within a specialized field is required. Certificates & Licensing: Teacher’s Certification and/or License. Required Testing: None specified. Equivalency: None specified. FLSA Status: Exempt. Continuing Education/Training: Maintain Licensure. Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance. Salary Grade: Certified. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Skills – perform multiple technical tasks with periodic need to upgrade skills (e.g., applying assessment instruments, preparing records, planning projects, using software). Knowledge – review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, speak persuasively, and analyze situations. Ability – schedule activities, gather and analyze data, use basic equipment, work independently and with diverse groups, solve problems based on organizational objectives. Responsibilities Work under limited supervision using standardized practices; lead, guide, and coordinate others; operate within a defined budget; utilize resources from other work units; continually impact the organization’s services. Working Environment Physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, fine finger dexterity. 75% sitting, 15% walking, 10% standing. Conditions with exposure to risk of injury or illness and varying atmospheric conditions. Position Type Full-Time Contact Information Mary Britton, Principal Pulaski Elementary School Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education