Pleasant Grove Elementary - School Counselor (2026-2027)

Pleasant Grove Elementary is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and student-centered Guidance Counselor who is passionate about supporting the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success of all students. We are looking for an educator who builds meaningful relationships, maintains high expectations, fosters a positive school culture, and empowers students to lead, learn, care, and make a difference. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver, collaborative team member, and strong student advocate committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program that supports students' academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and career development.

• Deliver engaging, whole-class social-emotional learning instruction that promotes positive relationships, self-regulation, responsible decision-making, and student leadership.

• Provide individual and small-group counseling, crisis intervention, and responsive services to address diverse student needs.

• Chair and coordinate 504 meetings and services, ensuring appropriate documentation, implementation, monitoring, and collaboration with families and staff to support student success.

• Co-lead the school's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) committee, collaborating with the teacher leader to strengthen schoolwide expectations, promote positive behaviors, and foster student accountability.

• Collaborate with teachers, families, and school leadership to identify student needs, implement interventions, and remove barriers to learning.

• Coordinate and support schoolwide programs, including English Language Learner (ELL) services, attendance improvement, and behavior management.

• Serve as the Building Assessment Coordinator, overseeing all aspects of state assessment administration, including staff training, test organization, scheduling, coordination, monitoring, and facilitation to ensure efficient implementation and compliance with state and district requirements.

• Serve as the school's Infinite Campus Scheduling Coordinator, managing student scheduling for homerooms and special area classes, reviewing and interpreting court documentation, maintaining appropriate student information flags, and collaborating closely with the attendance clerk to ensure accurate student records and compliance with district procedures.

• Analyze student data and maintain accurate records to monitor progress, guide interventions, and ensure compliance with district and state expectations.

• Actively contribute to schoolwide initiatives, professional learning, and continuous improvement efforts.

Desired Qualifications

• Valid Kentucky School Counselor Certification (required).

• Prior classroom teaching experience (preferred).

• Strong knowledge of elementary social-emotional development, behavioral interventions, and effective counseling practices.

• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships, communicate effectively, collaborate, and solve problems proactively.

• Commitment to maintaining high expectations while creating a caring, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.

At Pleasant Grove Elementary, we seek a counselor who will champion student well-being, inspire leadership, promote accountability, and empower every child to recognize their potential and make a positive difference.

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year. Salary based on board approved salary schedule for the 2026-2027 school year.

WAIVER Announcement: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Bullitt County Public Schools is requesting a waiver to fill this position before the standard 15-day posting period to ensure we are fully staffed for the upcoming school year.