School Counselor, Grades K–5

Job overview

The School Counselor, Grades K–5 role is onsite in Frankfort, NY. The stated salary range is $60,000–$75,000 per year. The counselor supports students at Utica Academy of Science Charter School Elementary School. The counselor helps elementary students address social, emotional, behavioral, family, and academic challenges through individual and small-group counseling, collaboration, and appropriate interventions. The role contributes to student success by coordinating support with families, school staff, and community partners and using student information to guide services.

What you'll do

• Support K–5 students experiencing emotional, behavioral, family, social, or academic challenges
• provide individual and small-group counseling as appropriate
• help students develop coping strategies, conflict-resolution skills, and positive relationships
• collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and community partners
• assist with student conflicts and social-emotional concerns
• work with staff to identify needs and interventions
• use student data to guide counseling supports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

school counselor

grades k–5

elementary school

student counseling

social-emotional support

new york state certification

frankfort ny

science academies of ny

salary $60,000–$75,000/year

tuition reimbursement

professional development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, employee assistance program, New York State Teachers’ Retirement System or 403(b) employer match, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

Why this role

New York State School Counselor Certification is required. A bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, an employee assistance program, retirement plan options, tuition reimbursement, and professional development.

About the employer

Science Academies of NY is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.