What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Counselor position at Perry County Middle School?
Perry County School District No. 32 is seeking a Middle School Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a member of the district student services department staff, a counselor is to provide a
comprehensive guidance program for students in the middle school. The counselor provides
activities to meet the needs of the students, consults with teachers, staff, and parents to
enhance their effectiveness in helping students, and provides support to other middle school
educational programs.
SALARY RANGE
Starting at $41,000.00 (based on a Bachelor’s Degree)
- New employees receive credit for previous FULL years of verified experience in appropriate experience related to the area in which they will work.
- Current District 32 salary schedules.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position works 7.75 hours per day, Monday - Friday, following the school calendar and including scheduled professional development days, along with an extended contract for 15 days.
BENEFITS
Certified 9-month employees at Perry County School District 32 receive the following benefits:
- The district pays up to $650.00 per month for the employee’s medical insurance, which begins on the first day of the month following the official employment date. Vision, dental, and life insurance are optional and at employee expense.
- District-paid $10,000.00 life insurance policy.
- Paid leave: 8 sick days and unused sick leave will be cumulative to 180 days, with a maximum carryover of 172 days; 4 personal days that do not carryover, but are added to the annual sick leave and then qualify for accumulation.
- Excellent retirement package, with District-matched 14.5% contribution to PSRS.