School Counselor Long-Term Substitute

Washington Elementary School; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Elementary School in Owatonna, Minnesota seeks a School Counselor Long-Term Substitute to support students’ academic planning, goal setting, and post-secondary exploration. The counselor will partner with teachers, families, and community agencies to foster a safe, inclusive atmosphere.

Requirements include valid Minnesota School Counselor licensure, a Bachelor's in guidance counseling or related field, and experience; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Minnesota School Counselor licensure.
• Bachelor’s degree in guidance counseling or related field.
• Moderate experience in counseling students.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with academic planning and personal goal setting.
• Provide guidance on post-secondary options and career planning.
• Support crisis intervention and emotional security.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and community agencies.
• Maintain data privacy and professional standards in counseling.

Skills

Academic planning

Post-secondary options counseling

Crisis intervention

Communication with students/parents/te

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in School Guidance Counseling or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Owatonna School District 761 Washington Elementary School - Owatonna, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Apr 19, 2027

Job Description

Position Summary: The Counselor shall be an integral part of the total instructional program directed toward the growth and development of all students who come from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds. Assist students with academic planning, personal goal setting, post-secondary options, post-high school opportunities, family systems/change, and crisis intervention. The Counselor shall also strive to provide a positive atmosphere in which students are encouraged and assisted to develop feelings of acceptance, self-respect, emotional security, and achievement.

Position Requirements:

Valid Minnesota School Counselor licensure.

Bachelor’s degree with coursework in School Guidance Counseling, or related field, and moderate experience.

Other Skills & Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures, methods, and techniques used for assessing sociological and academic needs of individual students; thorough knowledge of working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds; thorough knowledge and training and experience with the developmental levels of students, issues surrounding chemical dependency, abuse, family change, as well as working knowledge of federal and state special education laws and rules. Demonstrated skills and knowledge in the areas of academic planning, personal goal setting, post-secondary options, post-high school opportunities, family systems/change, and crisis intervention. Thorough skills in the use of personal computers and related software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment. Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team; ability to work with and through other school personnel, parents, and community agencies; ability to communicate and establish effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Must understand and comply with all protocols related to data privacy. Consistent and reliable attendance.

FTE/Schedule:1.0 FTE // Anticipated dates are 4/19/27-6/4/27.

Salary:Based on candidate's education and experience per the OEA Master Agreement.

Benefits offered for this position are as listed __ Teaching Long-Term Substitute:
Eligible for Health and Dental Insurance (single or family) after 12 weeks of uninterrupted service as a long-term substitute for the same teacher or for any other professional covered by the OEA Master Agreement.
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/ Sick Leave

ISD 761 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.

School Counselor Long-Term Substitute

Owatonna School District 761 Washington Elementary School - Owatonna, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Owatonna School District 761

Job Details

Job ID: 5982122

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Apr 19, 2027

Job Description

Position Summary: The Counselor shall be an integral part of the total instructional program directed toward the growth and development of all students who come from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds. Assist students with academic planning, personal goal setting, post-secondary options, post-high school opportunities, family systems/change, and crisis intervention. The Counselor shall also strive to provide a positive atmosphere in which students are encouraged and assisted to develop feelings of acceptance, self-respect, emotional security, and achievement.

Position Requirements:

Valid Minnesota School Counselor licensure.

Bachelor’s degree with coursework in School Guidance Counseling, or related field, and moderate experience.

Master’s degree preferred.

Other Skills & Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures, methods, and techniques used for assessing sociological and academic needs of individual students; thorough knowledge of working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds; thorough knowledge and training and experience with the developmental levels of students, issues surrounding chemical dependency, abuse, family change, as well as working knowledge of federal and state special education laws and rules. Demonstrated skills and knowledge in the areas of academic planning, personal goal setting, post-secondary options, post-high school opportunities, family systems/change, and crisis intervention. Thorough skills in the use of personal computers and related software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment. Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team; ability to work with and through other school personnel, parents, and community agencies; ability to communicate and establish effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Must understand and comply with all protocols related to data privacy. Consistent and reliable attendance.

FTE/Schedule:1.0 FTE // Anticipated dates are 4/19/27-6/4/27.

Salary:Based on candidate's education and experience per the OEA Master Agreement.

Benefits offered for this position are as listed __ Teaching Long-Term Substitute:
Eligible for Health and Dental Insurance (single or family) after 12 weeks of uninterrupted service as a long-term substitute for the same teacher or for any other professional covered by the OEA Master Agreement.
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/ Sick Leave

ISD 761 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Libby Zeman , Principal
• Washington Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]

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