Long Term Substitute High School Counselor

Helena-Public-Schools; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 52,275 - 70,833; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick and personal leave

Health benefits (dental/vision)

Life insurance

Section 125 plan

Tax-sheltered annuities

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Job summary

Helena Public Schools in Helena, MT is seeking a Long Term Substitute High School Counselor to cover a 187-day contract (approx 7 hours/day) at the PAL program, serving about 8,000 students across 18 campuses.

The starting salary is prorated from 52,275 to 70,833 based on education and experience. The district offers a competitive benefits package including sick/personal leave, health/dental/vision, life insurance, a Section 125 plan, tax-sheltered annuities, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Montana Specialist Certificate with a school counselor endorsement.
• Ideal candidate will possess multiple endorsement areas.
• At least 1 year of successful experience in high school counseling.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and delivers the district counseling program.
• Implements the district guidance curriculum through effective instructional skills and planning of structured group sessions for all students.
• Guides individuals and groups of students and their parents through educational and career planning.
• Provides responsive services through individual and small-group counseling, consultation and referrals.
• Supports school counseling program management and other educational programs.

Skills

Counseling program planning

Group counseling

Student advocacy

Collaboration with staff

Data-driven decision making

Education

Montana Specialist Certificate - School Counselor endorsement (Class 6)

Job description

Long Term Substitute High School Counselor JobID: 3283

Location: Project for Alternative Learning (PAL)

High School Counselor

Long Term Substitute 8/24/26-12/4/26

At Helena Public Schools, our vision is to foster dynamic educational experiences that prepare all students for life. As a High School Counselor,you will work as part of a team that serves nearly 8,000 students at 18 campuses across Helena. These positions serve a 187 day contract scheduled for 7hours a day. Starting salary range is prorated based on $52,275-$70,833 based on education and experience in addition to a competitive benefit plan including but not limited to. Sick and personal leave, health benefitplan with dental and vision coverage, life insurance, a section 125 plan, numerous tax sheltered annuity options and tuition reimbursement. Long term disability, short term disability and long term care insurance is also available.

Learn more at: https://helenaschools.org/departments/human-resources/health-care-and-cafeteria-benefits/

Some of what you will do:

• Plans, organizes and delivers the district counseling program
• Implements the district guidance curriculum through the use of effective instructional skills and careful planning of structured group sessions for all students
• Implements the individual planning component by guiding individuals and groups of students and their parents or guardians through the development of educational and career plans
• Provides responsive services through their effective use of individual and small-group counseling, consultation and referral skills
• Provides system support through effective school counseling program management and support for other educational programs
• Discusses the counseling department management system and the program action plans with the school administrator
• Collects and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis
• Monitors the students on a regular basis as they progress in school
• Uses time and calendars to implement an efficient program
• Develops a results evaluation for the program
• Conducts a yearly program audit
• Is a student advocate, leader, collaborator and systems change agent

Who we are looking for:

To become part of this dedicated team, you have a Class six (6) Montana Specialist Certificate with a school counselor endorsement.

The ideal candidate will possess multiple endorsement areas, and at least a year of successful experience in high school counseling.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Important Notes

• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Helena School District and Helena Education Association.
• Prior to employment, you must successfully complete the appropriate background check required for employment.

The Helena School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ancestry, marital status, military status, citizenship status, culture, social origin or condition, use of lawful products while not at work, political affiliation or a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of a job with reasonable accommodations.

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Postings current as of 8/2/2026 1:52:29 AM CST.