What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor position at Waupun Area School District?
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School Counselor
Rock River Intermediate School
Open until filled
Megan Moeller
Director of Student Services
mmoeller@waupun.k12.wi.us
920-324-9341 ext 2212
https://www.waupun.k12.wi.us/
8/5/2025
Competitive
Full Time
The Waupun Area School District is seeking a School Counselor at Rock River Intermediate School for the 2025-26 school year. Rock River Intermediate serves 2nd grade through 6th grade students. The Elementary School Counselor provides support for students’ social emotional well-being and growth. The School Counselor provides short-term counseling for individual students and small groups of students, teaches guidance to whole classes of students, and supports interventions needed for students. They work with all staff members and families to create a positive learning environment for all students.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- School Counselor (7054)
The Waupun Area School District is a 4K-12 school district serving a population of 1900 students in South Central Wisconsin. Located conveniently on Hwy 151, Waupun is only 45 minutes north of Madison and 20 minutes south of Fond du Lac. WASD is home to four schools, including a charter school in Fox Lake.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or skills associated with this position, but is intended to accurately reflect the essential job elements. Responsibilities include the following:
- Uses data to develop and inform the school counseling program and evaluates the program’s impact on the school’s instructional goals.
- Collaborates on the development and management of the comprehensive school counseling program with the school administrator or instructional leader.
- Communicates and shares the goals of the comprehensive school counseling program to stakeholders including students, families and community partners.
- Develops and maintains a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling programs.
- Utilizes creative and innovative classroom instructional practices while teaching whole class guidance lessons.
- Designs, implements and assesses the guidance curriculum.
- Utilizes responsive counseling, initiating individual and group sessions for students’ academic, social and personal concerns.
- Consults with families and staff to appraise student needs and interests and to discuss appropriate recommendations for educational options.
- Plans, coordinates and provides the classroom guidance sessions to meet the identified guidance and counseling competencies in the areas of academic achievement, career and educational development, and personal and social development to assist students in developing decision-making skills and identifying life goals.
- Assesses student needs and makes referrals to appropriate school resource personnel, social agencies, community agencies and alternative programs.
- Intervenes during crisis situations and participates on school crisis team.
- Develops and builds positive relationships with others, especially students and parents
- Guides, coordinates and supports other school staff in implementing school wide programs, including, but not limited to PBIS.
- Uses responsive counseling strategies to establish relationships and collaborate with educators, students, families, and community partners which reflect recognition of and respect for each individual. And promotes an understanding and appreciation of diverse population and cultures.
- Assists families in obtaining services for their children through an appropriate referral and follow-up process.
- Assists teachers in understanding their students, including providing and interpreting student data.
- Provides in-service training on topics related to the school counseling program and supporting student achievement
- Works collaboratively and cooperatively with all staff members.
- Has current training and knowledge of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) strategies and techniques, or willingness to be trained
- Understands the IEP process and supporting students with IEPs, or has a willingness to learn.
- Understands the 504 plan process and supports students with 504 plans, or has a willingness to learn.
- Prepares students for the transition to the next level
- Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational planning. Participates in school management teams in order to advocate for students needs and provide guidance for school staff.
Please submit through WECAN a cover letter, resume, and current letters of recommendation.
WASD is an equal opportunity employer (Policy 511). The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace in compliance with Policy 522.1 throughout his/her employment in the District. It is a requirement that all staff members serve as a positive role model for students.
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