Counselor MS - Amqui ES K-8 (2026-2027)

18 days ago

Nashville, Tennessee$53,610Full TimeSchool Psychology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Metro Nashville Public Schools as a School Counselor – $53,610, K-8 in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Attends trainings as needed to learn new procedures or increase ability in use of data, technology, and other district initiatives.

time to work/meetings and maintaining an effective work ethic.

Readily reacts to change in a positive manner.

Pursues professional growth by attending state and district workshops/conferences; keeps abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.

Requirements

Delivers comprehensive counseling services, activities, programs, and interventions critical to the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students.

Supports district and school improvement goals for student growth and achievement, and college and career readiness including the five characteristics of a elementary school student.

Knowledgeable in state and district graduation requirements as well as guidelines in the Middle School Student Progression Plan.

Informed in the MNPS Academy structure at the high school level.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $53,610

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Metro Nashville Public Schools in United States.

Key Skills

School counselingData analysisStudent academic planningCrisis interventionCommunication skillsCustomer serviceCollaborationAdvocacyRecord keepingEducational planningCareer counselingSocial-emotional learningBehavioral interventionProgram accountabilityData management

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor MS - Amqui ES K-8 (2026-2027) at Metro Nashville Public Schools a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all School Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

School Psychology — Physician Career Context

This School Psychology position at Metro Nashville Public Schools is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, School Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $80k, with the typical range spanning $60k to $110k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($54k–$54k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: School counseling, Data analysis, Student academic planning, Crisis intervention, Communication skills, Customer service, Collaboration, Advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this School Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Middle School Counselor delivers comprehensive counseling services to support students' academic, career, and social-emotional development. They manage student data, collaborate with school staff and community resources, and implement interventions to ensure student success and smooth transition...

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