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Elk River Area School District

School Counselor

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Elk River, MN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

Job Description

JobID:

19111

Position Type:

Middle School Teaching/Counseling Date Posted:

7/20/2026

Location:

Prairie View Middle School Date Available:

12/07/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled Description:

Within the limits of law, School Board policies and regulations, administrative rules and regulations, and instructions from the Superintendent of Schools or designee, the Counselor is responsible for academic, career, and guidance for students assigned.

Job Summary:

1. Provide planning sequence of career guidance activities to students, teachers, administration, and parents to aid the learning process. 2. Provide information and recommendation for educational and career placement and to make health, psychological, and legal referral to help students make informal educational choices. 3. Organize the School District testing program including administration, information, interpretation, and evaluation of the tests to ensure reliable and valid evaluation of students. 4. Provide orientation and school programming for students and parents that are new to the School District in order to familiarize them with the system. 5. Monitor and adjust class sizes and revise student schedules as appropriate. 6. Assists in the maintenance and organization of student records and credits. Monitors and disseminates related information to students, parents, and agencies in order to provide necessary data to requesting parties. 7. Develops and implements student registration materials and programs. 8. Acts as a student advocate between parents, staff, administration, and the community in order to help the student with problems that occur. 9. Other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. MA/MS in school guidance counseling. 2. Minnesota counseling license. 3. One (1) year teaching experience in appropriate grade level. 4. Good organizational skills. 5. Good human relation skills. 6. Good communication skills.