What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor - Secondary position at Gladstone High School?
Work Year: Regular Academic Year (190 Day Contract)
Supervised by: Building Administrator
Classification: Licensed
FTE: 1.00
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Start Date: August 17, 2026
Gladstone High School has a counselor position open beginning in the 2026-2027 school year!
Gladstone School District #115 strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.
Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK upon offer of employment.
Job Goal:
To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, physical, emotional and psychological growth and maturation. To assist teachers in carrying out their required responsibilities. Provides classroom instruction in the area of socio-emotional development.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Holds a valid TSPC School Counselor license/certificate.
- Possesses skills to communicate effectively with the school community.
- Possesses functional computer literacy. Knowledge of Synergy computer system and master scheduling preferred.
- Supports a school-wide PBIS program.
- Maintains satisfactory attendance as defined in District policy and regulations.
- Provides support in the development of 504 and behavioral support plans.
Essential Functions:
- Provides individual, small group and/or classroom instruction which promotes safe, healthy, and positive choices for behavior.
- Plan, design and deliver a comprehensive guidance and counseling program that meets the unique needs of students and the community.
- Assists teachers and administration in establishing school programs and prevention activities which promote safe, healthy and positive choices for behavior including service learning and leadership opportunities.
- Communicates frequently with instructional assistants, teachers, administrators, and parents/guardians.
- Works cooperatively with classroom teachers and support staff to best meet the needs of all students.
- Provides information and/or learning opportunities for parents/guardians which address issues pertinent to school age children.
- Works cooperatively with administrator to determine the allocation of one’s time and prioritization of duties.
- Works collaborative with administration in development and implementation of a school-wide comprehensive counseling and PBIS plan.
- Maintains professional confidentiality concerning individual students.
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
- Maintains a high level of professional integrity by adhering to the Teacher Standards and Practices requirements for an Ethical Educator as well as Board Policy and State Law.
- Maintains and develops 504 case management.
- Participates in various meeting (e.g. staff, team, SIT, TAT, IEP, parent conferences, in-service training, curriculum) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information sharing expertise.
- Other duties as assigned upon administrative request.
Salary : $57,680 - $108,610