Certified - Middle School Counselor

Papillion La Vista Community Schools Papillion Middle School
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Job : 5962311

Final date to receive applications: Oct 27, 2026 1:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Middle School Counselor -

Papillion Middle School
- Begins November 2026

Description: The Middle School Counselor provides comprehensive school counseling and guidance services to support students’ academic, social emotional, behavioral, and career development. Delivers individual and group counseling, assists students with goal setting, academic planning, course selection, scheduling, and personal growth. Collaborates with parents, teachers, administrators, and student services personnel to address student needs, monitor academic progress, and promote student success. Supports attendance initiatives, student interventions, referrals for specialized services, and communication regarding student concerns.

Maintains confidentiality, ensures compliance with district policies and applicable regulations, and fosters a positive, supportive learning environment that helps all students reach their full potential.

Additionally, you will remain current in your field through ongoing professional growth and collaboration, communicate regularly with parents and staff, and contribute to building- and district-level meetings. Dependable attendance, supervisory responsibilities, and other assigned duties are also key components of this position.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling or currently enrolled in and actively pursuing a master’s-level program in Guidance and Counseling.
• Certification:
  Holds or is eligible for a Nebraska Teacher’s Certificate
• Experience:
  
  At least 2 years teaching experience

District Benefits:

• Competitive pay that reflects both your education and years of experience
• 100% paid Single Health/Dental or 93% paid for all other plans (PPO or HDHP)
• Vision and Life Insurance option plans
• Nebraska Public Employee Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Sick and Personal Leave
• School Choice Benefits

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Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required