Background/Mission
Sela PCS was created to help tackle educational inequity, racial segregation and cultural isolation - to create a place where students would be celebrated as they begin their global citizenship journey. Sela is a dual language Hebrew and English school that proudly serves and educates 300+ PreK-3 - 5th grade students in Washington, DC.

Mission: Sela PCS offers children of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds in the District of Columbia, from Pre-K to 5th grade, the opportunity to achieve academic excellence in a safe, nurturing environment that focuses on dual-language instruction in English and Hebrew, promotes the value of diversity and provides skills for engaging with the world.

The Opportunity
The part-time Elementary School Counselor will design and deliver a developmental, culturally responsive school counseling program to meet the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs of Sela PCS students in grades PreK3-5. This role collaborates with teachers, administrators, and families to promote student success in alignment with Sela’s mission and dual-language, globally focused model.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with ASCA (American School Counselor Association) standards and the school’s mission.
• Plan and facilitate classroom lessons, small groups, and individual counseling sessions to build students’ social-emotional, interpersonal, and self-management skills.
• Use student data (attendance, behavior, and academic indicators) to identify needs and measure program impact.
• Collaborate with instructional staff to integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) themes into classroom instruction and dual-language activities.
• Provide solution-focused individual and group counseling for students experiencing academic, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
• Support positive school climate initiatives and assist with conflict resolution and restorative practices.
• Participate in student support meetings (e.g., MTSS, RTI) and help implement intervention plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and coordinate referrals to external mental health or community resources when appropriate.
• Work closely with teachers, administrators, and the RTI Team to ensure coordinated services for students.
• Engage and collaborate with families through communication, workshops, and meetings to support student well-being.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and community resources to connect families with outside supports.
• Maintain confidential records of counseling activities, student interactions, and referrals in accordance with ethical and legal standards.
• Stay current on best practices in school counseling, SEL, trauma-informed care, and cultural responsiveness.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development as requested.

Job Qualifications, Skills and Characteristics

• Master’s degree in School Counseling or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Valid DC school counselor certification (or eligibility to obtain one).
• Experience working with elementary-aged students in diverse and multilingual settings.
• Strong understanding of social-emotional learning and child development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, staff, and families.
• Commitment to Sela PCS’s mission of dual-language immersion, diversity, and global citizenship.
• Experience in a dual-language or immersion school setting.
• Training in restorative practices, trauma-informed approaches, or MTSS/RTI frameworks.
• Experience using data to guide counseling decisions.

Job Information

• This is a non-exempt full-time position. Hours and schedule are TBD.
• This position reports to the Director of Special Education.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Full-time equivalent salary range: $65,000–$90,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• Part-time salary range: approximately $30,000–$50,000 annually, depending on schedule (hours to be determined) and experience.
• Competitive hourly or prorated salary based on assigned hours.
• Eligible for limited benefits as defined by Sela PCS policy for part-time staff.
• Professional growth opportunities within a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven environment.