Elementary School Counselor - Norton Elementary School (2026-2027) Start Time: 7:30AM

Note to new and existing Administrators - Acceptance of a JCPS administrator (Assistant Principal/Counselor) position serves as acknowledgement of a 1 year commitment to the position and location of acceptance. No new or existing administrator will be authorized to be considered for a lateral move until that commitment is met. Please note, if the vacancy you are seeking is more working calendar days than your current position (i.e. Elementary Counselor 195 to Middle/High School Counselor 215) or a higher salary grade than your current position (i.e. Middle/Elementary School AP grade 11 to High School AP grade 12), you may still apply because these are deemed to be promotional opportunities. TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY FOR OUR STUDENTS, AND TO HAVE A STRONG ADMINISTRATOR IN PLACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, THE CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE REVIEWED PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE DATE, AND A WAIVER WILL BE REQUESTED FOR THIS POSTING. CANDIDATES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION SHOULD APPLY IMMEDIATELY! Job Description Salary Schedules IV / Grade 9 Work Schedule 195 days / 8 hours Estimated New Hire Annual Salary Range $57,739.98 - $101,376.95 Subject to Salary Placement Rules** Scope of Responsibilities The elementary counselor is responsible for the development of a guidance program at the local school level that will implement the District's guidance plans. Counselors provide systematic and ongoing individual and group counseling services related to the academic, social, vocational, and personal development of students. Elementary counselors provide information, consultation, coordination, testing and referral services designed to meet the needs of students, parents and staff in a total guidance program. An essential function of the counselors role is the implementation of federal, state and local educational and title mandates. Minimum Qualifications Masters Degree with major in guidance and counseling Certification in guidance and counseling by Kentucky Department of Education Three (3) years of successful teaching experience or relevant school based experience Effective communication skills To Apply Complete the online application Upload a letter of interest Upload a current resume Upload a copy of your KY Administrator Certificate (if applicable) Information you enter in the Experience section of the online application will be used to verify your qualification for this position. Information should be entered accurately and completely. Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jefferson County Public Schools