Elementary School Counselor: Empower Student Growth

Rochester Public Schools ISD #535; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public School District is seeking a full-time School Counselor to join the Academic Supports team on a 1.0 LTS schedule from January 4, 2027 through May 11, 2027. The position supports culturally sustaining counseling services and postsecondary readiness for all students in Rochester, MN.

As a licensed MN school counselor, you will collaborate with teachers, families, and administrators to deliver comprehensive programs, monitor student progress, and advocate for equitable

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in school counseling is required.
• MA PELSB school counseling license preferred/required in MN.
• Experience developing culturally sustaining programs and improving equity.

Responsibilities

• Help students discover strengths and set goals.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and leaders to improve outcomes.
• Prepare students for postsecondary pathways.
• Deliver the postsecondary readiness curriculum to groups and individuals.
• Consult with staff to support high-quality social-emotional learning.
• Provide short-term counseling and referrals as needed.
• Advocate for all students within MTSS and equitable access.
• Analyze data to improve counseling program effectiveness.

Skills

Culturally sustaining counseling

Postsecondary readiness

Collaboration with families

Data-driven decision making

Advocacy for students

ASCA standards knowledge

Ethical practice

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree in School Counseling

Job description

POSITION: Full-time, 1.0LTS (Long Term Sub), School Counselor position availableon or about January 4, 2027-May 11, 2027.

WORK CALENDAR:Click link to view calendar with work days.

2026-2027 REA Calendar

REPORTS TO:Building Principaland Director of Academic Supports

SALARY: Prorated based upon hire date.

Based on level of education and full years of licensed teaching experience.

Click link below to review the 2025-2027 REA Contract containing salary schedule.

REA Contract 2025-2027

QUALIFICATIONS:Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required:School Counselor

RPS makes an effort to hire teachers with a full standard license in the assigned subject and/or grade level.

Hiring Manager:Heather Hogen; Director of Academic Supports & Jared Groehler Principal

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4210 or [e-mail]

To learn about Rochester Public School District School Counselors:Visit thislink.

Position Summary:

Rochester Public School District School counselors define, manage, deliver, and assess culturally sustaining and comprehensive school counseling programs to improve student outcomes and increase access to opportunities forallstudents.

RPS School Counselors:

1. Help students discover their own strengths and interests, learn effective mindsets and behaviors, make personal connections to the content of their coursework, set short-term and long-term goals, and make individualized academic plans that support their long-term goals.
2. Collaborate with students and their parents/caregivers, communities, teachers, and school leaders to improve academic, personal/social, and postsecondary outcomes.
3. Prepare every student for a postsecondary pathway.
4. Deliver the RPS Postsecondary Readiness Curriculum to large groups, classrooms, small groups, and individuals.
5. Consult with teachers, school leaders, and other school personnel to support the implementation of high-quality Social-Emotional Learning experiences and school environments.
6. Conduct short-term counseling sessions with individuals or groups of students, and make mental health, and other, referrals as needed.
7. Advocate for all students within the Minnesota Multi-Tiered System of Support Framework.
8. Analyze data to determine effectiveness of the school counseling program, identify student needs, and ensure equitable outcomes and access to opportunities.

Qualifications:

1. A master’s degree in school counseling
2. A PELSB license to practice school counseling in MN
3. Demonstrated ability to implement a culturally sustaining and comprehensive school counseling program that improves student outcomes (i.e. Behavior, Attendance, and Grades) and access to opportunities (i.e. access to rigorous academic programming, enrichment or extracurricular activities, ability to achieve aspirations) to achieve educational equity
4. Experience preparing students for postsecondary pathways
5. Experience advocating for all students
6. Experience collaborating with all stakeholders in a student’s educational journey
7. Experience consulting with professional colleagues
8. Evidence of using data to evaluate school counseling programs and student outcomes
9. Knowledge of and experience using the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Student Standards to teach the mindsets and behaviors for student success
10. Understanding of the ASCA professional mindsets and behaviors
11. Knowledge and practice of upholding ASCA ethical and professional standards
12. An understanding and record of using counseling theoretical orientations to support student learning
13. Understanding of and ability to implement best practices in serving students with disabilities, multi-language learners, and accelerated learners.

Commitment to Equity:

Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve.We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions

Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.

District Information:To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visitwww.rochesterschools.org.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.