MS Guidance Counselor

Position: MS Guidance Counselor - 26/27 School Year
Location: Greentown

January 29, 2026

EASTERN HOWARD SCHOOL CORPORATION

Eastern Middle School - Guidance Counselor

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Middle School Guidance Counselor supports the academic, career, and social/emotional development of all students in grades 6 - 8 through the design, delivery, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with district priorities, and state standards. The counselor collaborates with administrators, teachers, families, and community partners to promote equitable access to rigorous instruction and support services. The counselor also assists with development of the building master schedule, schedules students into appropriate courses and programs, and serves as the building Test Coordinator for state-wide assessments.

# WORK DAYS: 204 days per year

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal & Director of Guidance

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Provide individual, small-group, and classroom connections that address academic, social/emotional, and career development needs.

* Deliver developmentally appropriate lessons and interventions that build skills in self-awareness, decision-making, behavior regulation, and interpersonal relationships.

* Collaborate and consult with staff, families, and community partners to support student success.

* Participate in problem-solving teams, MTSS/RTI, IEP, 504, and crisis response processes.

* Assist with development of the building master schedule and schedule students into appropriate courses and programs.

* Monitor academic progress and coordinate interventions to address academic concerns.

* Design, implement, and evaluate the comprehensive school counseling program using data to guide improvement.

* Serve as the building Test Coordinator by organizing, administering, and overseeing state-wide assessments in compliance with district and state requirements.

* Maintain accurate, confidential records and documentation in accordance with policies and ethical standards.

* Provide career awareness, exploration, and planning activities aligned with student interests and strengths.

* Support connections between academic coursework and future career pathways.

* Maintain licensure, participate in professional learning, and adhere to ethical standards.

* Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Director of Guidance.

All applications must be submitted through the Frontline system which is found on the EHSC website:

The Eastern Howard School Corporation is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, handicapping conditions, or national origin including limited English proficiency, in any employment opportunity. No person is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination on such basis under any educational program or student activity.

per EHSC Master Contract