Intermediate School Counselor

The Laurel School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position(s) of Intermediate School Counselor, for the 2026-2027 school year.

Salary Range: $43,675.00-69,200.00 (Salary is dependent on years of experience and educational level) This position is part of the Certified Bargaining Agreement and placement on the salary matrix will be limited to eight years of service/experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:                      

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in school guidance and counseling.
• Meets the State of Montana’s certification requirements for school guidance and counseling and retains a current and valid certification as a professional school counselor.
• Ability to analyze data to inform work and decision making, analyze and evaluate available data, assess student needs and develop and implement procedures and policies to support student achievement.
• Be able to get along with adults and children.
• Be able to make sound decisions on a consistent basis.
• Ability to write reports and effectively communicate in written and oral form.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to inquiries from students, parents, staff, and community.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively manage time and responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implements school counseling and guidance program curriculum; conduct counseling and guidance learning activities in the classroom for each grade level during the year in collaboration with the teaching staff.
• Participates in activities with contribute to the effective delivery of educational services; cooperate and collaborate with other professionals in enhancing the education of student; establish and maintain effective relationships with staff and administrators; communicate with administrators, teachers and staff, students, parents, relationships with staff and administrators; communicate with administrators, teachers and staff, students, parents, and the community regarding the counseling and guidance program and its role in the educational program.
• Articulates with elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as post-secondary personnel to assists students in making a smooth transition between each, as needed.
• Confers with parents and assists them with problems and decisions which relate directly to the education welfare of their child.
• Conducts structured, goal-oriented, individual, small and large group counseling sessions to assist students in exploring, interpreting and developing personal decision making competencies, to enhance self-esteem and self-understanding; develop academic, and personal/social life plans.
• Refers students and their parents to appropriate specialists, special programs, or outside agencies; consult and collaborate with school system specialists such as school psychologists, and nurses; consult with and refer to community-based resources including psychologists, psychiatrists, physicians, service agencies, and others.
• Participates as a member the school sites Crisis Response Team.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise the counseling and guidance program; review the counseling and guidance program annually with other district counselors and administrators; establish a planning calendar for counseling and guidance program activities’ evaluate the site counseling and guidance program.
• Participate in all IEP, 504 meetings, parent/teacher conferences, professional development activities
• Conducts themselves in a professional, ethical, and respectful manner at all times.
• Maintains exemplary confidentiality in all aspects.

Other functions may be required as assigned.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:           OPEN UNTIL FILLED    

To apply for this position, please go to www.laurel.k12.mt.us, click on the Employment button. For questions, please call (406) 628-3360.

Applicants must have a complete application before they will be considered for the position.  Applications must be completed before the job closing deadline.  A complete application consists of the completed application including all questions answered, job history, at least two references (one reference must be from a supervisor).  References from friends or family are not sufficient.  Resume, cover letter, and a copy of unofficial transcript(s), are acceptable and required for teaching and professional positions.  Verification of military service is required if applying for veterans preference. All applicants offered a position are subject to a background check and approval from the Board of Trustees.

If you are an internal candidate (current employee) you would only be required to complete the internal application and any required documentation that you do not have on file.

Date Notice Posted:  Internal 04/30/2026        External 5/04/2026

The purpose of this Notice of Job Listing is to advertise a job vacancy.

It does not in any way represent an employment contract.

LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 & 7-70 IS AN E.E.O. EMPLOYER

Salary : $43,675 - $69,200