Position: 1.0 School Counselor (Contract)

Location: Fort Couch Middle School

Contract Start Date: 2025-2026 School Year (Start August 2025)

Summary: To provide a comprehensive school counseling program for students in grades 7-8 and specifically provide activities to meet the academic, social-emotional, and career development needs of the assigned caseload; consult with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students; and provide support to other middle school educational programs. A successful school counselor possesses mindsets in accordance with professional standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate various counseling programs and instruction in conjunction with department goals and professional standards to individual students, small groups, classrooms, and large groups.
• Teach the approved curriculum via regularly scheduled classroom lessons.
• Deliver preventative and responsive services to students demonstrating academic and/or behavioral concerns and recommend students and families to appropriate resources.
• Provide responsive services to students in crisis.
• Participate in the Student Assistance Program Team.
• Lead and assist with departmental initiatives and programs.
• Consult with teachers, staff, and parents regarding meeting the developmental needs of students.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records and prepare reports as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of services for students with disabilities.
• Develop and deliver evening information sessions for parents to support the school-wide counseling program.
• Assist in conducting assessment and evaluation programs, including state-wide and district-wide testing.
• Attend and participate in departmental and district meetings as scheduled.
• Contribute to the curriculum development process.
• Apply legal and ethical decision-making skills.
• Seek professional consultation and supervision when needed.
• Perform cafeteria and other duty assignments as assigned by administration.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in counseling required.
• Minimum three years experience as a school counselor preferred.
• Educational Specialist certificate in school counseling (K-12)
• Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
• Effectively plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board policies.
• Ability to use technical hardware and software.

Required Certification and Documentation to be Submitted by Applicant:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Educational Specialist certificate in school counseling (K-12)
• Official Transcripts
• References