What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor Long-Term Substitute position at Washington Elementary School?
Position Summary: The Counselor shall be an integral part of the total instructional program directed toward the growth and development of all students who come from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds. Assist students with academic planning, personal goal setting, post-secondary options, post-high school opportunities, family systems/change, and crisis intervention. The Counselor shall also strive to provide a positive atmosphere in which students are encouraged and assisted to develop feelings of acceptance, self-respect, emotional security, and achievement.
Position Requirements:
Valid Minnesota School Counselor licensure.
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in School Guidance Counseling, or related field, and moderate experience.
Master’s degree preferred.
Other Skills & Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures, methods, and techniques used for assessing sociological and academic needs of individual students; thorough knowledge of working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds; thorough knowledge and training and experience with the developmental levels of students, issues surrounding chemical dependency, abuse, family change, as well as working knowledge of federal and state special education laws and rules. Demonstrated skills and knowledge in the areas of academic planning, personal goal setting, post-secondary options, post-high school opportunities, family systems/change, and crisis intervention. Thorough skills in the use of personal computers and related software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment. Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team; ability to work with and through other school personnel, parents, and community agencies; ability to communicate and establish effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Must understand and comply with all protocols related to data privacy. Consistent and reliable attendance.
FTE/Schedule: 1.0 FTE // Anticipated dates are 4/19/27-6/4/27.
Salary: Based on candidate's education and experience per the OEA Master Agreement.
Benefits offered for this position are as listed __ Teaching Long-Term Substitute:
Eligible for Health and Dental Insurance (single or family) after 12 weeks of uninterrupted service as a long-term substitute for the same teacher or for any other professional covered by the OEA Master Agreement.
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/ Sick Leave
ISD 761 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.