Empowering Middle School Guidance Counselor

Geary County Unified School District 475; Kansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Geary County USD 475 in Fort Riley Middle School is seeking a qualified Middle School Guidance Counselor to join our school community. The position involves counseling students, coordinating guidance programs, and collaborating with teachers, parents, and administration to support student success.

Qualified candidates hold Kansas certification as a school counselor (6-12) and have teaching experience. The role emphasizes effective guidance techniques and helping students plan for postsecondary

Qualifications

• Currently hold or be eligible for Kansas certification as school counselor 6-12.
• A minimum of three years of successful teaching experience, preferably at the high school level
• A strong personal commitment to promote the effective schools program
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, administration, and parents
• A demonstrated knowledge of effective guidance techniques

Responsibilities

• Counsel students with interpersonal social adjustment problems
• Counsel students with academic or attendance problems
• Conduct group counseling and classroom guidance
• Serve as liaison: student, teacher, parent administrator, and community
• Identify students with special needs and suggest alternatives to meet those needs
• Assist students in orientation, course selection, and setting up programs of study
• Conduct testing and interpret results to help students understand their aptitudes, abilities, and achievement
• Assist students with their plans for post high school education or vocational choices
• Maintain student record files
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Organization

Computer literacy

Attendance

Education

Kansas certification (6-12)

Teaching experience 3+ years

Job description

Geary County USD 475 in Fort Riley Middle School is seeking a qualified Middle School Guidance Counselor to join our school community. The position involves counseling students, coordinating guidance programs, and collaborating with teachers, parents, and administration to support student success.

Qualified candidates hold Kansas certification as a school counselor (6-12) and have teaching experience. The role emphasizes effective guidance techniques and helping students plan for postsecondary