Middle School Guidance Counselor

Middle School Guidance Counselor (26/27 school year)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Location: Fremont Middle School (shared with FMS and Synergy MS)

Reports To: Principal

Calendar: 185 days plus 20 extra days

Hours: Full Time

Salary: Placed on Certified Salary Schedule

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Public Employees Retirement System, and Employee Assistance Program.

In order to assist students in making sound educational, occupational, and life plans, the guidance counselor shall carry out the following major duties and responsibilities. This position will be housed at Fremont Middle School but will be shared with both FMS and Synergy MS.

• Must possess a current Idaho Education Credential with appropriate endorsement
• Must have a Master’s Degree in School Counseling or similar
• Positive public relations skills
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish the major duties listed below.

• Perform such school-related duties as assigned by the supervisor(s).
• Assist in the scheduling of students and orient them to school procedures and the school’s varied opportunities for learning.
• Maintain student records and protect confidentiality.
• Assist in removing barriers to academic success.
• Assist in the identification and development of special abilities of students.
• Provide assistance to Career Counselor with conveying career awareness information to students and classes.
• Support Career Counselor in helping students evaluate career interests and choices.
• Work with students on an individual basis in the solutions of personal problems related to such matters as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment.
• Confer with parents whenever necessary.
• Confer with administrators and faculty on matters of student discipline.
• Assist with standardized tests administered to students in accordance with the district’s testing program.
• Work with students, parents, staff and others in a positive, encouraging manner.
• Know and follow district policy and chain of command.
• Act ethically and confidentially in all aspects of employment.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation to comprehend written work instructions and review and prepare documents and file them in a prescribed order, and organize documents and materials.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
• May be required to block or redirect students.
• Must be able to effectively supervise and support staff when consequences are implemented including supervising physical restraint and seclusion if necessary for safety.
• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Full-Time

• Tim Jensen, Principal
• Fremont Middle School
• Email: tejensen