Middle School Counselor: Data-Driven Student Advocate

MSD of Warren Township; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD of Warren Township in Indianapolis is seeking an Intermediate/Middle School Counselor to lead a comprehensive counseling program. The role focuses on academic, attendance and social-emotional development, using data to guide interventions and collaborating with administrators to support student success.

The counselor will participate in MTSS/Tiered PBIS, coordinate with families, and help students plan graduation paths using Naviance or approved curricula.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in school counseling is required.
• Experience as a counselor is strongly preferred.
• Current Indiana Teachers License with School Counselor endorsement is required (or eligibility for Emergency Permit).

Responsibilities

• Meets with students, families, and staff to understand student needs across academic, attendance and career readiness areas.
• Uses data to identify achievement, attendance and discipline issues to address through instruction and guidance.
• Creates lesson plans and determines delivery methods and measures of impact on student outcomes.
• Maintains data on interventions and outcomes related to student progress; supports transitions between school levels.

Skills

Positivity

Indiana Code

Data analysis

Policy interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Masters Degree in School Counseling

Indiana Teachers License with School Counselor endorsement

Job description

MSD of Warren Township in Indianapolis is seeking an Intermediate/Middle School Counselor to lead a comprehensive counseling program. The role focuses on academic, attendance and social-emotional development, using data to guide interventions and collaborating with administrators to support student success.

The counselor will participate in MTSS/Tiered PBIS, coordinate with families, and help students plan graduation paths using Naviance or approved curricula.