Impactful Middle School Counselor: Academic & Career Growth

Brown County Schools; Nashville (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown County Middle School is looking for a School Counselor to deliver a preventative, developmental counseling program for grades 6–8. You will support academic achievement, career and college planning, and personal-social development while partnering with families and community resources.

The role includes data-driven program design, direct student services, crisis response, and collaboration with teachers, administrators and local agencies to advocate for student success.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in School Counseling.
• Meets Indiana Department of Education certification requirements for School Counseling and retains a current and valid certification as a professional school counselor.
• Familiarity with FERPA, The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs, ASCA National Standards, ASCA School Counselor Competencies and ASCA School Counselor Performance Standards.

Responsibilities

• Uses data to develop and inform the school counseling program and evaluates the program's impact on the school's instructional goals.
• Collaborates on the development and management of the comprehensive school counseling program with instructional leaders.
• Communicates and shares the goals of the comprehensive school counseling program to stakeholders including students, families and community partners.
• Uses the majority of the time (80%) to provide direct services to students through preventive and responsive services, including individual student planning, and uses the remaining time in development and management, system support and accountability.
• Designs, implements and assesses the guidance curriculum.
• Plans, coordinates and supports Career Connected Learning experiences in academic achievement, career and educational development, and personal and social development to assist students in developing decision-making skills and life goals.
• Intervenes during crisis situations and participates on school crisis team.
• Prepares students for the transition to high school and post high school activities/options.
• Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational and career planning. Participates in school management teams to advocate for students' needs.

Education

Master's Degree in School Counseling

Job description

Brown County Middle School is looking for a School Counselor to deliver a preventative, developmental counseling program for grades 6–8. You will support academic achievement, career and college planning, and personal-social development while partnering with families and community resources.

The role includes data-driven program design, direct student services, crisis response, and collaboration with teachers, administrators and local agencies to advocate for student success.