K-5 Student Support Counselor

Elementary School Counselor

Location: Sage International School Middleton
Grade Level: K-5th
Position Type: Certified, Full-Time
Academic Year: 2025-2026

Calendar: 182 Day Calendar
Start Date: July 28, 2025

Sage International School – Middleton - a public school of choice - is seeking applicants to fill a FULL TIME Elementary Counselor position for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Description:

The position of School Counselor at Sage plays an integral role in the educational environment

by providing support and advocacy to all students. The counselor designs and delivers

comprehensive school counseling programs that promote academic success and student well-being.

Qualifications:

· Hold a Master’s degree from a state-approved school counselor program and an Idaho Pupil Personnel Services Certificate with a Counselor Endorsement (K-12)

· Demonstrate solid understanding of school programming, counseling techniques and theory across a K-12 setting

· Foster strong relationships with students, staff, families, and community members

· Understand and be responsive to the developmental characteristics and needs of students in K-1

· Have prior experience serving the needs of students in K-2

· Understand and utilizes student data to guide decision-making

· Commitment to identification and support of all student needs

· Be well-versed in educational privacy laws (FERPA) and consistently follows confidentiality guidelines and practices accurate documentation

· Be able to triage responsibilities to balance demands for counseling services

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

· Support of Students & Stakeholders

· Coordinate and deliver an appropriate core curriculum to support student well-being

· Provide responsive services including individual and small group instruction/support, referrals/resources, and consultation

· Act as a key resource and support for K-5 students, parents, and staff

· Assist with the identification and support of struggling students through active participation within multi-disciplinary teams; work collaboratively with K-5 staff and other personnel

· Case manages 504 Plans in grades K-5

· Other duties as assigned

Office Management

· Maintain a professional office environment

· Provide interim assistance to students or parents with urgent needs

· Maintain student records and ensure their confidentiality

· Other duties as assigned

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience, Career Ladder placement, and Sage Salary Schedule.
• Comprehensive health benefits package, plus PERSI retirement.

Application Requirements:

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

· Online Application

· Cover Letter & Resume

· Copy of Official Transcripts

· Copy of Current Teaching Certificate(s) or Expected Certification Date

Additional Information:Sage International Network of Schools is an equal opportunity employer. All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.

Join our dynamic team and inspire young learners to become lifelong inquirers and global citizens!

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $48,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Charter school
• Public school
• School

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000 - $70,000