Impactful School Counselor (Long-Term Sub, 0.6 FTE)

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public School District is seeking a Counselor Long Term Sub for the Minnetonka Preschool/ECFE program. The role involves supporting classrooms and students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs, including intervention planning and family outreach.

This position is 0.6 FTE and runs from December 21, 2026, to June 9, 2027. Work with the SST process, coordinate assessments, and assist in implementing Tier 1–3 supports.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.
• Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
• Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
• Show initiative and function as a self-starter.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc.

Responsibilities

• Serve on building Instructional Leadership team and/or Pyramid Model Implementation Team.
• Focus on identified aspects of school barriers as a result of the annual student survey and/or school-wide social/emotional data.
• Assist in the coordination of standardized assessment programs as needed.
• Support teachers and staff in the implementation of classroom-based Tier 1 interventions.
• Provide intake observations, screening, referral or short-term intervention for preschool aged children who present challenging behaviors while in attendance in Minnetonka Preschool or Junior Explorers.
• Implement Tier 2 and Tier 3 social and emotional behavioral interventions with students on an individual or small group basis including counseling and crisis intervention services as needed.
• Facilitate/lead student support team (SST) process for MCEC. Review data on pupils referred to the school problem solving team.
• Oversee implementation of interventions and supports prior to referral for special education assessment.
• Provide individualized familial education support and referral information. Assist non-sped families to better understand the school and its programs and to strengthen the communication link between school and home.
• Assist new students and families entering the school year after the school year begins.

Skills

Daily routines

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional composure

Initiative

Clear communication

Job description

Minnetonka Public School District is seeking a Counselor Long Term Sub for the Minnetonka Preschool/ECFE program. The role involves supporting classrooms and students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs, including intervention planning and family outreach.

This position is 0.6 FTE and runs from December 21, 2026, to June 9, 2027. Work with the SST process, coordinate assessments, and assist in implementing Tier 1–3 supports.