Hybrid Elementary School Counselor - Layne Elementary School (2025-2026) Start Time: 7:30AM bei Jefferson County Public Schools

Note to new and existing Administrators - Acceptance of a JCPS administrator (Assistant Principal/Counselor) position serves as acknowledgement of a 2 year committment to the position and location of acceptance. No new or existing administrator will be authorized to be considered for a lateral move until that committment 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.

Job Description: (Attached)
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 counselor's role is the implementation of federal, state and local educational and title mandates.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's 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

1. Complete the online application
2. Upload a letter of interest 
3. Upload a current resume
4. 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.