School Counselor Pool - 26-27 SY

About the role

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for the position of school counselor. Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning. The successful candidate will be part of a team committed to ensuring every school is a thriving school, preparing every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively develop and support delivery of a comprehensive school counseling program, aligned with key school improvement goals and following the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Model.
• Direct Student Services:
  • School Counseling Core Curriculum: Planned, written instructional program for all students.
  • Individual Student Planning: On-going systemic activities to help students establish personal goals and develop future plans.
  • Responsive Services: Counseling programming to meet students' immediate needs and concerns.
  • Crisis Response: Support and assistance to students navigating critical and emergency situations.
• Indirect Student Services:
  • Consultation: Strategic information sharing/receiving and planning with families, teachers, other staff, and community partners.
  • Collaboration: Proactive development of authentic partnerships with students, families, educator colleagues, administrators, and community partners.
  • Referral: Support for students and families to connect them with additional assistance and resources within the school and/or community.
• Program Management & School Support:
  • Program development, resource/material organization, program monitoring, evaluation, and refinement.
  • Use of ASCA National Model tools to guide program delivery and communication with key stakeholders.
  • Participation in school work groups, leadership teams, and/or committees engaged in planning and development activities.
• Fair Share Responsibilities: Routine 'running of the school' responsibilities shared by all staff members.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in school counseling.
• Official transcripts are required for formal employment.
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) school counselor license (54).

Qualifications

• High expectations for every student.
• Quality instructional practice.
• Cultural competence.
• Data proficiency.
• Team collaboration.
• Student & family engagement.
• Resilience & results.
• Orientation.
• Self-awareness & growth mindset.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the ASCA Model and ethical standards for school counselors.
• Proficiency in data analysis and program evaluation.
• Experience in crisis intervention and student support.

Benefits

• Compensation: Minimum annual compensation is $68,901 (25-26 TE Salary Schedule).
• Length of Contract: 192 days.
• Employment Type: Exempt.

Pay

• Annual salary range: $68,901 - $103,351 (25-26 TE Salary Schedule).

Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Work may require travel to different locations within the district and to off-site meetings.
• Position may require working evenings, nights, and some weekends.

Next Steps

Upon submitting your application, it will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Based on your application materials, a hiring manager may reach out to you to schedule an interview. Candidates who have indicated fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong are invited to apply for our bilingual positions as well. If interested in a bilingual position, candidates would be asked to complete reading, writing, and oral language proficiency assessments.