Chemical Health Counselor - LTS

Overview

Chemical Health Counselor - 1.0 LTS role at Rochester Public Schools ISD #535
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POSITION AVAILABLE:
Full-time, 1.0 LTS (Long Term Substitute). The position is available through June 4, 2026. ESTIMATED INTERVIEW DATE:
Ongoing.

WORK CALENDAR:
See calendar for work days. SALARY RANGE: $50,525 - $91,753 annually (prorated based upon hire date). Salary based on level of education and full years of licensed teaching experience. Benefits are available for teaching positions at or above 0.5 FTE (Half Time Employment) and higher. Contact Employee Services for detailed benefits information.

If you have questions regarding the position, contact the Special Education Director or the Office of Human Resources.

Commitment to Equity:
Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to reflect the community it serves. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

• Work with high-risk youth and their families within the school setting, providing a wide range of services including individual sessions, group sessions, chemical health education, family support and guidance, triage coordination, prevention education, and staff support.
• Serve as a member of the chemical health and emotional well-being team to ensure the site is equipped with chemical health support.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with students, acting as a role model with positive, proactive, and respectful communication.
• Provide one-on-one and group support, individualized interventions, and crisis management.
• Implement a curriculum addressing students’ needs based on treatment plans, in a culturally appropriate manner.
• Participate as a multidisciplinary team member, providing consultation and services; maintain accurate records of services provided to students.
• Provide education to students on substance use and coping skills; conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans; support individualized treatment strategies aligned with students’ needs and goals.
• Contribute to a comprehensive set of services with a multidisciplinary team; ensure ongoing staff development and site improvement goals.

• Chemical Dependency Counseling: develop therapeutic relationships, provide crisis management, and deliver education on substance use and coping skills.

• Provide in-service education to school personnel to promote healthy decision making around chemical health and to respond appropriately to concerns.
• Participate in data retreats and leadership/intervention teams to address student needs and site improvement goals.
• Participate in orientation sessions for new teachers and student teachers as necessary.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Required Experience:
  
  - Experience working with school-age students - Experience with mental health counseling - Experience with Alcohol and Drug Counseling - Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds

• Preferred Experience:
  
  - Experience working with school-age students in a school setting - Master s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Education, or related field

• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Current PELSB license in Social Work, School Counseling, Teacher, or related field. Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor license.

Demonstrates continued professional development through coursework, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development. Working knowledge of subject matter, classroom management techniques, current best practices and strategies, and understanding of students  learning and affective needs.

Rochester Public Schools is committed to equity and inclusion. See the district equity statement at the district website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. District information: learn more hesterschools.org.