Professional School Counselor

Muscatine Community School District Susan Clark Junior High
- Muscatine, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Muscatine Community School District Susan Clark Junior High
- Muscatine, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5856365

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 13, 2026

Muscatine Community School District

Job Requirements Analysis

POSTION

TITLE:

School Guidance Counselor

EMPLOYEE UNIT:
Muscatine Education Association

FUNDING SOURCE:
General Operating

FUNCTIONAL AREA:

Instruction

REPORTS TO:

Principal

STATUS:
Contract

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

NORMAL WORK DAY:
All members of the unit work an 8 hour work day which includes
30 minute duty free lunch.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The State of Iowa Department of Education sets certification requirements and such licenses are issued through the Board of Educational Examiners. Persons must hold an appropriate license to be employed.

OBJECTIVE:
To provide grade appropriate counseling services to our students.

PK- 5 Counselors, Middle School Counselors and High School Counselors all provide counseling services in an age appropriate manner throughout the 8 hour day. Small group, classroom size groups and programs all vary by building but come under the district wide standards as approved for the school year and grade level.

The following 8 standards and 43 criteria are the basis for evaluation of all Iowa school counselors.

• DEMONSTRATES ABILITY TO ENHANCE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND SUPPORT FOR AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S STUDENT ACHIEVMENT GOALS.
• Shares performance/progress information with parents, students, teachers as needed.
• Initiates and/or participates in the development of student intervention plans.
• Counsels students regarding behavior, academics, work completion, classroom procedures and personal concerns.
• Collaborates in the implementation of accommodations for specific students.
• Facilitates social skills development.
• Participates on planning teams that develops strategies that help students.
• Communicates with students, families, colleagues, and communities effectively and accurately.
• DEMONSTRATES COMPETENCE IN CONTENT KNOWLEDGE APPROPRIATE TO THE TEACHING POSITION. The school counselor/social worker:
• Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships, and
• different perspectives related to the content area.
• Participates in development of learning/behavior plans for staff, parents, students, agencies.
• Refers parents to appropriate outside community resources.
• Uses strategies/lessons that meet the needs of students through individual, small group or large group sessions.
• DEMONSTRATES COMPETENCE IN PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION.
• Uses student data, local standards and the district curriculum in
• planning for instruction.
• Participates in the development of social, behavioral and academic success of all students.
• Uses student developmental needs, background, and interests in planning for intervention.
• Uses strategies/interventions that benefit all students.
• Refers students/families to supportive outside programs. Collaborates with teachers in panning career programs, field trips, exposing students to a variety of career/work areas.
• USES STRATEGIES TO DELIVER INSTRUCTION THAT MEETS THE MULTIPLE
• LEARNING NEEDS OF STUDENTS.
• Utilizes district standards to develop curriculum and/or activities.
• Exposes students to materials that promote career awareness. Uses research-based instructional strategies in individual/small group and/or large group counseling.
• Strategizes with parents and staff in developing individual plans.
• Provides multiple types of activities that provide varied experiences to meet diverse needs and promotes social, emotional and academic growth.
• Communicates special needs concerns regarding student/family with staff where circumstances are likely to affect academic/school performance.
• Facilitates referrals to various youth organizations such as YM/YWCA, New Horizons, Community Health, and Family Resources.
• USES A VARIETY OF METHODS…