Guidance Counselor

Independent School District 197; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent School District 197 is seeking a qualified Guidance Counselor to support students at Friendly Hills Middle School. The role centers on student services, guidance, and collaboration with teachers to promote a positive school climate.

Qualifications include a Minnesota Guidance Counselor license (5-8) preferred, experience with equitable practices, and the ability to work with diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Minnesota Guidance Counselor license (5-8) preferred.
• Experience with equitable practices, collaboration and/or co-teaching preferred.
• Teach curriculum of ISD #197 School District.
• Fulfill responsibilities as defined by current teachers' working agreement.
• Ability to effectively teach students from diverse racial and cultural background.
• Fulfill responsibilities as directed by the Principal.
• Maintain good communication and cooperation with staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Teach curriculum as assigned by ISD 197.
• Fulfill responsibilities per the teachers' working agreement.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and administrators.
• Support a diverse student population.

Skills

Minnesota Guidance Counselor license

Equitable practices

Collaboration

Co-teaching

Diverse student support

Education

Minnesota Guidance Counselor license (5-8) preferred

Job description

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Guidance Counselor
• Date Posted:
  8/25/2026
• Location:
  Friendly Hills Middle School

We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it.

Position: Guidance Counselor

Location: Friendly Hills Middle School

Dates:August 26, 2026

Salary:Per Teachers' Master Agreement 2025-2027

Qualifications:

• Minnesota Guidance Counselor license, (5-8), preferred
• Experience with equitable practices, collaboration and/or co-teaching preferred.
• Teach curriculum of ISD #197 School District;
• Fulfill responsibilities as defined by current teachers' working agreement;
• Ability toeffectively teach students from diverse racial and cultural background.
• Fulfill responsibilities as directed by the Principal;
• Maintain good communication and cooperation with staff and parents.

It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.