4-Day School Counselor: Student Success & Career Readiness

East Union CSD; Afton Township (IA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS retirement system

4‑day school week

Job summary

East Union Community School District is seeking a dedicated Secondary School Counselor to support students’ academic, career, and social‑emotional development. The role emphasizes planning for post‑secondary success and individual/group counseling, with collaboration across families and community resources.

This position operates on a 4‑day instructional week, offering a stable three‑day weekend while maintaining high standards for confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Counseling or related field.
• Valid Iowa School Counselor license (or ability to obtain).
• Experience in a secondary setting and trauma‑informed practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling for academic, social‑emotional, and behavioral needs; support students through crisis situations.
• Guide course selection and long‑term planning; monitor graduation progress and manage credit recovery or alternative pathways.
• Facilitate college applications, scholarships, and financial aid (FAFSA); coordinate job shadowing, internships, and career fairs.
• Coordinate and interpret standardized testing (State assessments, ACT, PSAT) results for stakeholders.
• Partner with teachers, administrators, and parents; lead student support teams and participate in IEP/504 meetings.
• Develop a comprehensive counseling program based on best practices and maintain compliant student records.

Skills

Adolescent development

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Education

Master’s degree in School Counseling

Job description

East Union Community School District is seeking a dedicated Secondary School Counselor to support students’ academic, career, and social‑emotional development. The role emphasizes planning for post‑secondary success and individual/group counseling, with collaboration across families and community resources.

This position operates on a 4‑day instructional week, offering a stable three‑day weekend while maintaining high standards for confidentiality and professionalism.