Elementary School Counselor

Contracted Service
October 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026

Position Summary

North Side Community School is seeking two compassionate, mission-driven School Counselors to support the behavioral, emotional, and social development of students in grades PreK–8.

As key members of our Student Support Team, the Counselors will:

• Lead implementation of schoolwide restorative practices and SEL curriculum.

• Provide individual and group counseling.

• Develop behavioral interventions.

• Partner with staff and families to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive school culture.

Compensation

• Contract position: $50 per hour

• 20–30 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

Restorative Practices & SEL Leadership

• Assist with implementation of the schoolwide Restorative Justice Program.

• Work toward alignment of restorative practices across classrooms and campuses.

• Support integration of SEL and restorative practices into daily routines and culture.

Counseling & Student Support

• Provide individual and group counseling to students.

• Facilitate SEL groups for specific needs (e.g., grief, anxiety, peer relationships).

• Partner with teachers to support students’ emotional regulation and classroom behavior.

Behavioral Intervention

• Conduct behavioral assessments and develop targeted intervention plans.

• Monitor student progress and adjust plans with team input.

• Collaborate with the school psychologist, social worker, and Director of Student Support Services.

Crisis Response & De-escalation

• Support students in moments of emotional or behavioral crisis.

• Participate in crisis response planning and post-crisis reflection.

Family Engagement

• Communicate regularly with families to share strategies, progress, and offer support.

• Help caregivers reinforce behavior and SEL goals at home.

Data & Documentation

• Maintain timely, confidential records of counseling, interventions, and student progress.

• Track and analyze trends to inform programming.

Staff Collaboration & Training

• Serve as a thought partner to teachers and administrators on behavior and SEL.

• Provide professional development and classroom coaching in trauma-informed and restorative practices.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field

• LPC, LCSW, or other relevant licensure

• Experience in urban education settings

• Training in restorative justice and trauma-informed practices

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

About North Side Community School

North Side Community School is a tuition-free, PreK–8 charter public school in St. Louis with a mission to provide an excellent education in a nurturing, high-expectation environment.

• Small class sizes, outstanding staff, and a strong sense of community support every child to grow, thrive, and succeed.

• 100% of our students qualify for free/reduced lunch, and many face significant social barriers—yet our results consistently rank among the city’s best.

• We operate across three campuses and are open to all. At North Side, we believe every child deserves a fresh start and a school that believes in them.

North Side Community School is an equal opportunity employer.