Long Term Substitute Counselor

Wabash Valley Online Application Consortium; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

West Lafayette Community School Corporation seeks a qualified substitute school counselor to provide short-term counseling, guidance on academic tracking, scheduling, and progression monitoring in the absence of the regular counselor. The role requires Indiana licensure and a Bachelor's degree, with a Master’s preferred.

You will respond to student crises, assist with 504 accommodations and testing logistics, and maintain confidentiality, collaborating with administration and families during the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred for counseling roles.
• Indiana School Counselor License required.
• Experience in a school setting preferred.
• Strong communication and professional demeanor essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term counseling to students in the absence of the regular counselor.
• Support academic tracking, scheduling inquiries, and progress monitoring.
• Assist with 504 accommodations and testing logistics as needed.
• Respond to student crises and coordinate with administration, staff and families.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation during coverage period.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administration.

Skills

Excellent communication

Professional demeanor

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree (minimum)

Master's in School Counseling preferred

Indiana School Counselor License

Job description

• Location:
  West Lafayette Junior-Senior High School

REPORTS TO: Junior-Senior High School Administration
PAY TYPE: Classified, Non-Supervisory
PAY RATE: Initial substitute daily pay rate (starting at $145 per day) for the first 15 consecutive days, followed by daily rate based upon the WLCSC Master Teacher Contract (see attachment)
BENEFITS: Not eligible
SCHEDULE: Starting 08/17/26; Follows school calendar

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides short-term academic, college/career, and social-emotional counseling services to students in the absence of the regular school counselor
• Support academic tracking, scheduling inquiries, and student progress monitoring
• Assist in maintaining student support processes, Section 504 accommodations, and testing logistics as needed
• Responds to student crises and provide intervention, collaborating with administration, staff, and families as appropriate
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation of student interactions during the coverage period
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Administration

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Education, Training, and Experience Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree (minimum), Master's Degree in School Counseling preferred
  • Valid Indiana School Counselor License
  • Displays excellent communication skills and professional demeanor
  • Experience working in a school environment preferred
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:
  • Ability to utilize student data to design interventions and foster academic achievement
  • Exceptional interpersonal, crisis intervention, and communication skills
  • Jr.-Sr. High School or Secondary experience is preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position works indoors in a typical school environment that may include school office, classroom, and meeting environments
• May work near others, often within a few feet
• May occasionally be exposed to noise levels that are distracting

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically outlined in this description. This job description is subject to change at any time at the discretion of West Lafayette Community School Corporation.