School Counselor - CPMS

Position Type: Student Support Services / School Counselor

Date Posted: 2/17/2026

Location: Clark-Pleasant Middle School

Date Available: 07/06/2026

• Reports To: Building Principal
• Compensation: Based on Master Contract for a Counselor
• Work Calendar: 198 Day Work Calendar
• FLSA Status: Certified Exempt

• Provide a variety of counseling and guidance services to promote and enhance student development and achievement; monitor, assess, identify and respond to the needs, issues, and problems of students; use data to provide guidance and advisement regarding academics, course selections, schedules, and other academic matters.
• Assess student needs and provide assistance in identifying, developing and meeting personal, vocational and educational goals and objectives; assist students with developing educational, vocational, and career plans and strategies; develop and implement individual student plans in accordance with identified issues, needs, goals, and objectives.
• Provide responsive services to students and parents through consultation, personal counseling, group counseling, and crisis counseling; refer students and families to school and community programs, services, and vocational resources according to identified needs, interests, goals, and objectives.
• Coordinate, conduct, oversee and participate in various school activities such as Focused Instructional Time (FIT) before and after school supervision, day and evening school programs and events, year-end awards, and extracurricular programs.
• Evaluate the educational needs of students and make recommendations to parents, students, and appropriate administrators concerning student placement/credit/course requirements; assist students with class registration, scheduling, and program changes as needed; facilitate the transition from Middle School to High School.
• Attend and participate in professional learning activities as directed.
• Adhere to the Indiana Program Standards for School Counseling.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs of the building/unit and demonstrate participation in and contributions to district cross‑functional teams.
• Assist with administering standardized tests, surveys and gathering and interpreting data for students, parents and staff.

• The preferred candidate must have a valid school counseling license and/or a licensed social worker.
• The preferred candidate will have experience working with middle school aged children.
• The preferred candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively.
• The preferred candidate has teaching and/or counseling experience via internship or counseling position.
• The preferred candidate exhibits excellent communication skills.

Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation believes in equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The policy extends to recruiting and hiring, working conditions, training programs, promotions, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. As an equal opportunity employer, CPCSC actively supports and seeks to implement all federal and state legislation and rules pertaining to the employment process.

CPCSC expects and requires its employees to comply with this policy in every respect. People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LBGTQ, regardless of age are encouraged to apply. We are committed to developing a diverse and talented team. If you are excited about this role, but are you unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply online.