School Counselor (K–8)Park Ridge Achievement Academy | Helix Community SchoolsPosition OverviewPark Ridge Achievement Academy is seeking a compassionate and experienced School Counselor (K–8) to support the academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs of our students.The School Counselor will provide individual, small-group, and classroom counseling while partnering with families, teachers, administrators, and community resources to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide individual and small-group counseling to students.Deliver classroom lessons focused on social-emotional skills, conflict resolution, bullying prevention, study skills, personal safety, and career awareness.Support students experiencing academic, behavioral, social, or emotional concerns.Respond to student crises and coordinate additional services when needed.Monitor attendance, academic performance, and behavior to identify students needing additional support.Support students and families during school transitions, including the transition to high school.Assist 8th-grade students with Individual Graduation Plans (IGPs) and high school pathway exploration.Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and community partners.Participate in SBLC, RTI/MTSS, PBIS, Section 504, and IEP processes as appropriate.Maintain confidential student counseling records and follow applicable ethical and professional standards.QualificationsRequired:Louisiana Ancillary School Counselor (K–12) certificate or valid Louisiana teaching certificate with the School Counselor (K–12) add-on endorsement (or eligibility letter from LDOE).Graduate degree in counseling from a CACREP-accredited program.Completion of required counseling practicum and internship.Passing score on the Praxis School Counselor examination.Current training in suicide prevention, crisis response, and mandatory reporting.Preferred:Two or more years of elementary or middle school counseling experience.Experience with PBIS, RTI/MTSS, SBLC, and Section 504.Training in trauma-informed practices, restorative practices, or social-emotional learning.Position DetailsFull-time, exemptSchool-year positionGrades: Kindergarten–8th GradeSalary: Based on the Helix Community Schools salary scheduleReports to: Principal Join Helix Community SchoolsIf you are passionate about supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally and want to make a meaningful impact in a school community, we encourage you to apply.