What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor position at South Washington County Schools?
- Promote positive relationships with students individually and through groups
- Provide short-term personal counseling services to students that may be self, family or staff referred
- Provide emotional support to students
- Assist with course registration and scheduling processes
- Assist teachers with student behavior and/or academic issues
- Provide academic counseling services that may be self, family or staff referred
- Connect with parents in an effort to build relationships, provide support and resources
- Collaborate with other district representatives and/or community agencies and act as a liaison in helping staff, students, and parents access community resources
- Respond to emergency situations involving students, families or staff and provides appropriate guidance and access to resources
- Member of Building Mental Health Resource Team
- Provide professional development for other staff as necessary
- Organize scholarship opportunities for students
- Provide post high school guidance to students individually and through classroom presentations
- Perform and monitor testing at various levels
- Adheres to the standards set forth by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
- Other duties as assigned
- Minnesota Guidance and/or Counseling licensure.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of school counseling; general knowledge of community agencies available to serve and assist students; general knowledge of casework methods and procedures; ability to conduct interviews and guidance sessions effectively and to analyze attitudes and problems objectively; ability to counsel students and parents on sensitive problems and to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and administration.
- Knowledge of district curriculum and resources as it relates to state standards for students.
- Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email and Microsoft Word
- Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
- Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
- Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.
Location:
Cottage Grove Middle School
Cottage Grove Middle School
Date Available:
August 2025
August 2025
Closing Date:
04/11/25 or until filled
04/11/25 or until filled
Position
School Counselor
FTE
1.0
Location
Cottage Grove Middle School
Compensation
BA/00 starting salary is $52,679/year,
MA/00 starting salary is $61,898/year,
Salary schedule based on Teacher contract, previous teaching experience and education.
MA/00 starting salary is $61,898/year,
Salary schedule based on Teacher contract, previous teaching experience and education.
Anticipated Start Date
Fall 2025
License Requirement
Current Minnesota K-12 School Counselor License
Benefits:
SoWashCo Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being.
Visit our benefits page for more detailed information.
Position Summary:
Provide guidance to students and families concerning attendance, enrollment, course registration, academics, scheduling, and college & career opportunities. Provide counseling related to personal, family, and interpersonal situations with students and families. Implement a comprehensive school counseling program to promote and enhance student success.
Primary Job Functions:
Required:
Posting will be removed from the website when the position has been filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $52,679 - $61,898
