Secondary Counselor

Secondary Counselor (404)

Salt Lake City School District Bryant Middle School
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Job : 5912637

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Work Location:Bryant Middle School

Work Calendar:195 Day (reflects full year)

FTE:1.0

FLSA Status:Exempt

Salary: Certified Schedule #19

Benefits:Eligible

Initial Final date to receive applications:End of day on09/06/2026

Anticipated

Start Date:

September 2026

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JOB SUMMARY:

The job of Counselor includes providing support to students in the instructional process with specific responsibility for providing course curriculum, information and recommendations to students and parents; and assisting in the development of goals and plans for achievement. School counselors are responsible to implement a comprehensive school counseling program based on district goals and objectives. They will assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of a school’s counseling and guidance program to meet the individual and diverse needs of all students through individual planning, guidance curriculum, and responsive services.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, or will complete a bachelor degree program prior to the contract start date.
• Valid State of Utah Professional or Associate School Counselor License, a valid out of state School Counseling license that will transfer to Utah, or will complete a School Counseling program prior to the contract start date that will lead to a Professional Utah School Counselor license.
• Professional communication skills including, but not limited to: excellent written and verbal communications skills; confident, articulate and professional speaking abilities; and emphatic listening and persuasive speaking skills.

• Spanish Speaker: speaks, reads, writes, and understands spoken Spanish
• Have an ESL endorsement or will obtain one within 4 years of hire
• Previous counselor experience or K-12 experience

• Coordinates and collaborates with teachers and other personnel, resource specialists and/or community (e.g. Courts, child protective services, etc.) for the purpose of providing/receiving requested information and/or making recommendations.
• Counsels students, parents, and guardians to enhance student success in school.
• Develops a variety of programs for providing information to assist students in difficult situations and successful school transitions.
• Monitors students' progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, audits, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Presents information (e.g. budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
• Schedules student classes for the purpose of securing appropriate placement and meeting school, district, and/or State requirements.
• Supervises assigned programs (e.g. peer counseling, special education, ESL, etc.) to monitor performance, provide for…