Valley View Middle School - Counselor - CT

Overview

Nebo School District is located in south Utah County, services nearly 45,000 students in grades PreK-12, and employs over 4300 people. Our vision is to:

• engage students as active participants in school and in the community;
• empower students to acquire and develop knowledge, skills, and talents;
• collaborate to promote safety, student involvement and achievement; and
• prepare students to succeed in school and life.

Certified Counselor. Full‑Time position to begin August 1, 2026. Master’s Degree and School Counseling Certification required. Must be a good team player and be able to work well with administration, teachers and students. Will provide responsive services and character education to students in addition to other services and supports as directed by the principal.

Certificates and Licenses

• School Counseling Credential required or verification that candidate will be licensed by August, 2026
• Job‑related Skills Proficiency Test
• Job‑related experience is desired
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Education Requirements

• MA Degree in School Counseling required or verification that candidate will be licensed by August, 2026
• Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

The job of School Counselor - Secondary is done for the purposes: of implementing the Utah Comprehensive School Counseling Program based on district goals and objectives;
Utah State Board of Education Counseling Program Assurances; the Seven Standards of the Utah Model for Comprehensive Counseling; and the American School Counselor Association’s Ethical Standards for School Counselors. This job is for 205 days.

This job reports to Principal.

• Adheres to professional and ethical standards outlined by the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) and Nebo School District. for the purpose of providing trained professional counseling services to secondary students.
• Advocates for equity for all students regardless of economic status or background for the purpose of providing opportunities for educational success to all students.
• Aligns school schedules with students’ abilities and interests for the purpose of providing an individually‑tailored educational program.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a school’s comprehensive school counseling program. for the purpose of supporting students and families in relation to the student’s educational goals.
• Consults and Collaborates with teachers, staff, and parents to positively address the needs of students for the purpose of aiding them in managing the course of their educational plans.
• Delivers a school program through College and Career Readiness, individual planning, collaborative classroom curriculum, and responsive services for the purpose of meeting the individual and diverse needs of all students.
• Enjoys working with students, families, and the school community for the purpose of gaining professional fulfillment and creating a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Gains knowledge of the school, district, and community resources and programs, and effectively and equitably disseminate information to students, parents, and school staff for the purpose of providing access to supportive community services.
• Guide and Counsel them through the development of their individual College and Career Readiness Plans (CCR‑Plans) for the purpose of preparing them for the next step in their education with an eye toward helping them achieve their life goals.
• Inputs and analyzes data for program management for the purpose of promoting equitable student access to programs.
• Interprets achievement, interest, and aptitude assessment data to students and parents for the purpose of identifying gaps in learning and strategizing means to address those gaps.
• Involves parents in students’ CCR‑Planning process for the purpose of involving students' parents in support of their student's goals.
• Maintains appropriate notes and records in the student information system for the purpose of providing accuracy of services provided as a student transitions from school to school.
• Organizes time effectively for the purpose of…