High School Counselor: Empower Student Futures

Sioux Falls School District; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Falls School District seeks a dedicated High School Counselor at Jefferson High School to support student growth and postsecondary planning. This role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, parents, and staff within a MTMDSS framework, ensuring confidentiality and effective counseling services.

The candidate will hold a Master’s in counseling and the South Dakota School Counselor Certificate, with a valid SD certification endorsed for school counseling; strong interpersonal skills are

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling from an approved program.
• South Dakota School Counselor Certificate is required.
• Valid SD certification with School Counselor endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Counsel individuals and small groups with personal concerns.
• Consult with teachers, staff, parents on student developmental needs.
• Participate in MTMDSS meetings to support academic and social-emotional info.
• Counsel students on postsecondary and career planning.
• Monitor and communicate student progress with parents.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and families.
• Coordinate registration and counsel building program planning.
• Support implementation of the high school counseling plan.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Master's degree in counseling

South Dakota School Counselor Certificate

Job description

Sioux Falls School District seeks a dedicated High School Counselor at Jefferson High School to support student growth and postsecondary planning. This role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, parents, and staff within a MTMDSS framework, ensuring confidentiality and effective counseling services.

The candidate will hold a Master’s in counseling and the South Dakota School Counselor Certificate, with a valid SD certification endorsed for school counseling; strong interpersonal skills are