Counselor - Middle School .5 FTE; TEMPORARY Position for the 2026-27 School Year

Counselor - Middle School .5 FTE;

TEMPORARY

Position for the 2026-27

School Year JobID:

18866

Position Type:

Middle School Teaching/Counseling

Date Posted:

4/30/2026

Location:

Zimmerman Middle/High School

Date Available:

2026-2027 School Year

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.

Application Procedure:

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. Equity is one of ISD728's core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. ISD728 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.