An Academic or Guidance Counselor provides guidance to students in elementary, middle and high schools to help them succeed academically and socially. Works with school teachers and administrators to address problems that affect student performance, and identifies resources for students and families. Helps high school students to plan academic course work and advises on the college search and application process.
for 2026 - 2027 School Year Cooperative School Services is based in Rensselaer, Indiana, and serves nine school corporations (Benton Community, Frontier, Kankakee Valley, North Newton, North White, Rensselaer Central, South Newton, Tri-County and West Central). The position covers multiple school buildings and requires a personal vehicle for travel with mileage reimbursement. The school corporations for this position are: North Newton and Kankakee Valley.
Position:
Related Services Counselor, providing counseling and support services to students with disabilities so that they may benefit from their special education services. This includes but is not limited to students identified as having Emotional Disabilities, Other Health Impairments, or students who are on the Autism Spectrum.
Terms of Employment:
185 School Days (Generally early August - late May)/ 7.5 hours per day, Non-Certified School Contract. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Start date:
On or about August 11, 2026
End Date:
On or about May 28, 2027, anticipate 185 days Age ranges of students: Preschool - Elementary -
High School Other:
Position requires driving to schools and other destinations, and use of a personal vehicle for travel with mileage reimbursement.
Qualifications:
1. Degree in education, sociology, psychology, or a related field 2. Experience with children with disabilities and their families 3. Effective spoken and written communication skills 4. Ability to effectively work as a team member either as a leader or as a participant 5. Willingness to accept direction and ability to effectively complete assigned tasks on time 6. Positive work history for punctuality, time management and collegiality 7. Knowledge of community resources to assist individuals with disabilities 8. Knowledge of special education laws and regulations
Responsibilities:
1. Provide counseling as a related service consistent with IEPs to individual students or groups of students 2. Attend and provide input to case conference committee meetings for IEP development and service delivery 3. Maintain a log of activities 4. Maintain contact with and provide support for parents of students receiving counseling services and support services 5. Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team for students undergoing evaluation, as assigned and as appropriate 6. Assist in the planning and conducting of Functional Behavior Assessments 7. Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of Behavior Intervention Plans 8. Maintain data on student progress on BIPs, in counseling sessions and other intervention plans 9. Serve as a resource for students, parents, and school personnel in removing barriers to educational progress and developing alternatives and support systems 10. Provide training on pertinent topics for school personnel and family members 11. Attend and participate in training on pertinent topics 12. Build a rapport with social service and mental health representatives and collaborate with them to provide services for students 13. Provide crisis intervention with students as needed or requested 14. Report to the Director of Special Education regarding any concerns or issues that need to be addressed 15. Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the
Director of Special Education Application Process:
Candidates will be contacted for the interview process. 1.
Contact CSS for application:
careers@cooperativeschoolservices.
org or visit https:
//www.cooperativeschoolservices.org/employment (Non-Certified Application) 2. Submit a completed application with 3 letters of recommendation, a cover letter, and undergraduate transcripts- if applicable. 3.
