Central Office_Substitute School Counselor (Supply Employees)

DeKalb County School DistrictWaterloo, IN, United States

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Position Type :

Substitutes / Substitute School Counselor

Date Posted : 7 / 10 / 2025

Location : Supply Employees

Central Office _ (Supply Employees) Substitute School Counselor

Position Type :

Substitutes / Substitute School Counselor

Location : Supply Employees

This is a temporary day-to-day position.

Due to the high volume of applications, only qualified candidates will be contacted as needed.

To be considered as qualified, your application must be COMPLETE and contain the following :

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education or closely related area required.

Minimum two (2) years counseling at-risk youth casework or closely related experience required.

Valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in guidance and counseling at level S-5 or above required.

Two Professional References

The DeKalb County School District is currently seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to work as Substitute School Counselors in schools throughout the district for the 2025-2026 school year.

The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Title : Substitute School Counselor

Under general supervision, provides students with a comprehensive guidance program that promotes self-esteem development, responsible behavior, career exploration and educational planning; provides assistance to students and parents and collaborates with community resource personnel, staff and faculty to create and assist with the development and implementation of programs and services for the school.

Essential Functions :

The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Implements a comprehensive guidance program for all students; conducts classroom guidance sessions related to personal, academic, and career development.

Coordinates the transition of students in preparation for promotion to the next grade level.

Coordinates programs with staff to support school activities and programs; develops strategies for improving the learning environment.

Interprets test scores for parents and students relating to educational programs.

Participates in student support team and 504 meetings to address students behavioral, academic and / or speech concerns.

Consults / conferences with teachers and parents to address student concerns and needs; provides outside resources to parents / guardians indicating a need for emotional, family, economic, clothing, and / or medical support.

Monitors student attendance to ensure students are attending school regularly; contacts students and parents concerning attendance issues and follows up with written contracts and attendance letters (Attendance Protocol Manager).

Coordinates programs to foster positive relationships with families and students.

Mediates student conflicts.

Completes social worker referrals, as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education or closely related area required.

Minimum two (2) years counseling at-risk youth casework or closely related experience required.

Valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in guidance and counseling at level S-5 or above required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PERMITS : None.

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