Substitute Counselor

Twin Rivers Unified School District; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 27,675 - 55,350; Part time

Job summary

Twin Rivers Unified School District in Madison, WI is seeking substitutes to provide counseling services to students on an on-call basis. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree along with a valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential and be able to manage the Counseling Services Program effectively. The position can be full-time or part-time, with competitive pay for both full and part days.

Key responsibilities include identifying and supporting students with special needs, facilitating referrals, and offering behavioral adjustment strategies. Strong communication and counseling skills are required.

Qualifications

• Provide counseling and guidance services to students.
• Identify and counsel students with special needs.
• Manage the Counseling Services Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with behavioral and social adjustment issues.
• Make referrals to community resources as necessary.
• Manage the program under site administrator direction.

Skills

Counseling services

Behavioral adjustment support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential

Job description

Substitutes are ‘on-call’ employees serving on a day-to-day basis.

Work Year: Continuous

Employee Type: Full Time and Part Time

Salary: Full Day (4.0 hours or more) $300 Part Day (3.99 Hours or less) $150

Basic Function

Under the direction of a site administrator, provide counseling and guidance services to students; manage the Counseling Services Program; identify and counsel students with special needs and behavioral social and school adjustment problems; make referrals to other community resources, support groups, and social service agencies as appropriate.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor's Degree and prior job-related experience.

License, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Required

Valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential with an academic school counseling emphasis.

Contingent Upon Hire

• Candidates must provide proof of a negative Tuberculosis (TB) reading (no older than 4 years).
• Pass a criminal background check by the Department of Justice and possibly by the FBI, and have a valid teaching credential/permit on file with the California Teaching Credential (CTC).
• AB‑2534 Employment History: must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where employed using the provided link to the form.

Documents

• Credential Copy (Valid CA Pupil Personnel Services Credential: School Counseling)
• Resume (Provide clear evidence of experience)

EEO Statement

Twin Rivers Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site principal, and/or Chief Human Resources Official of Human Resources/Labor Relations (CCR Title 5 and Title IX Officer), Gina Carreon, at 916‑566‑1736. A copy of TRUSD uniform complaint or TRUSD non‑discrimination policy is available upon request.

Employment History Disclosure (AB‑2534)

As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB 2534), applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which they have previously been employed regardless of the length of service. For all certificated positions, please be comprehensive in disclosing any part‑time, full‑time and substitute employment. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in disqualification of your application.

You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. If multiple LEAs are with the same district, only the district information is required. An LEA is a local entity involved in education including but not limited to school districts, county offices of education, direct‑funded charter schools, and special education local plan area (SELPA).