Middle School Counselor

Job Description

Position Title
:
School Counselor

Location
:
Cheney Middle School

Department
:
Behavioral Health & Wellness

Reports To
:
Building Principal

Term
:
Renewing 188-day contract beginning with 2026‑27 school year

Schedule
:
Mon‑Fri Full‑time

Salary
:
Positions follows the 2025‑2027 Teacher Salary Schedule

Date of last review
:
February 2026

The Middle School Counselor promotes and upholds the ethical and professional standards and the development of a comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model. This may include classroom lessons, individual and small group lessons, providing classroom teacher support, and supporting the MTSS team to meet students' social and emotional needs. The school counselor will be responsible for students in grades 6‑8 and work collaboratively with administration.

Please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your licensure through ESPB, if available.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

(Other duties may be assigned)

• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.

• Consults and collaborates with parents/guardians, educators, and community organizations.
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulates procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.

• Creates a safe and equitable classroom.
• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners' experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of learners.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.

• Incorporates organizational assessments and tools that are concrete, clearly delineated and reflective of the school's needs. Including advisory councils, school counselor competency and program assessments, and/or curriculum, small‑group, and closing‑the‑gap action plans.
• Establishes a classroom culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.
• Develops and implements data/needs‑driven, standards‑based and research‑supported programs, and engages in continuous program evaluation activities.
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.

• Creates a comprehensive school counseling program focusing on learner outcomes.
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.

• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.

• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.

• Aligns and adheres to the below ASCA guidelines:
• Student Standards.
• School Counselor Guidelines.
• Provides direct and indirect learner services.
• Seeks out and provides input on referrals and additional assistance as needed.
• Utilizes district…