School Counselor - Hardin Middle School SY

School Counselor – Hardin Middle School

Hardin School Districts 17H & 1 have the following position open for the  school year. Applicant must have a valid Montana Educator License with a School Counselor endorsement. Benefit package includes:
Health & Dental Insurance - District pays 80% of the Monthly Premium for All Levels of Coverage (i.e. Single, Two Party, Participant + Children, and Family);
Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care Expenses;
District Retirement program;
Discretionary Leave;
District issued laptop and / or tablet; paid Professional Development Opportunities and possible teacher student loan forgiveness. Duties being in August 2026.

Application Packet Requirements:

• District Online Employment Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Up-to-Date Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application process)
• Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation

Complete application and submit documentation listed above online at

Only complete online applications will be considered

Deadline for receipt of application packet:
Open Until Filled

School Districts 17H & 1

Position Title:

Middle School Counselor

Facility:
Hardin Middle School

Reports To:

Building Principal

Position Overview:

The person in this position will counsel individuals and provide group educational guidance. The Counselor provides a problem solving service to students, their families and staff. Employee may serve as a member of diagnostic teams or educational planning and placement committees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide personal counseling services for students, families and groups to help them learn greater self-understanding, acceptance or responsibility and better decision-making skills
• Accept referrals and seeks referrals for counseling and personal assistance
• Assess and counsel students based on observations, conversations and test results
• Evaluate and prepare materials for classroom or staff meeting presentations
• Assist in identifying students with problems or special talent
• Consult with and serve as a resource for teachers, staff, and parents regarding developmental needs of students
• Refer students to appropriate supportive personnel for additional services: i.e. speech therapist, school nurse, school psychologist, or other helping specialists
• Provide group guidance activities, classroom guidance lessons, and specialized guidance materials
• Be knowledgeable of community support-service agencies for the purpose of providing student assistance
• Act as on-site contact for various child protection and family crisis agencies
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and referral agencies
• Provide parents with information about school policies and procedures under the direction of the school administration
• Conduct and facilitate conference with teachers, students, and parents; model appropriate conflict resolutions behaviors
• Understand the needs of at-risk student behaviors and assist in appropriate interventions
• Attend 504/IEP Meetings, as well as act as onsite contact for various child protection and family crisis agencies
• Process school counseling records for incoming and departing students
• Coordinate information concerning students by maintaining and updating student records (Records include various tests and other pertinent data related to student)
• Collaborate with administrators and teachers to provide appropriate classroom placement and services for students with special abilities and disabilities
• Prepares reports as needed to building principals and superintendent
• Determines needs of the school, staff, and parents and evaluates services offered to find the most effective and streamlined way to accomplish the goals of the program
• Assist the administration with the school standardized testing program; interpret test results
• Adapts and teaches related classroom curriculum to the elementary age level
• Participate on the school-based crisis team
• Report cases of suspected child abuse according to state law (Mandatory Reporter)
• Only minimum duties and responsibilities are listed. Other duties and responsibilities may be required as given or assigned.

Desired

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education / Certification:
• Masters in school counseling
• Valid Montana Teacher Certification
• Counseling and Guidance Endorsement
• Special Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
• Ability to maintain professional code of conduct within the legal and ethical standards for school counselors
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and school community
• Ability to be flexible in scheduling and planning
• Ability to effectively use technology in the instructional/learning process
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student matters
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and School Board policies

Equipment Used:

• Audio-visual equipment, interactive boards, computers, tablet,…