School Counselor; Grades 6-12 RMMHS

Position: School Counselor (Grades 6-12) RMMHS
Location: Cowley

School Counselor (Grades 6-12) RMMHS

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor

Date Posted:

2/19/2026

Location:

Rocky Mountain Middle/High School

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School Counselor (Grades 6-12)

Location:

Rocky Mountain High School Cowley, Wyoming

Reports To:

Building Principal and Special Services Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The School Counselor (Grades 6-12) provides a comprehensive, data-informed school counseling program that supports students' academic achievement, social-emotional development, career exploration, and postsecondary readiness. The counselor collaborates with students, families, staff, and community partners to ensure students are prepared to successfully transition to their next steps-whether college, career, military service, apprenticeships, or other pathways.

The counselor promotes a safe, inclusive, and positive school culture and supports district initiatives aligned with Wyoming Department of Education requirements and district priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Valid or eligible for Wyoming certification through the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board with endorsement as a K-12 School Counselor.

* Knowledge of adolescent development (grades 6-12).

* Understanding of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for academics and behavior.

* Experience or training in trauma-informed practices and school-based mental health support preferred.

* Demonstrated ability to analyze and use student data to inform programming and interventions.

* Knowledge of community-based partnerships and ability to collaborate effectively with local agencies, businesses, and service providers.

* Experience supporting Career and Technical Education (GTE) pathways and work-based learning opportunities for students.

* Such additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provides short-term individual and small group counseling to support student growth and well-being.

* * Provides counseling support for students with IEPs and 504 Plans consistent with educational goals and accommodations.

* * Collaborates with special education staff to support students in developing self-advocacy, coping, and executive functioning skills.

* * Identifies students in need of additional services and coordinates referrals to appropriate school or community resources.

* * Participates in crisis response, threat assessment, suicide prevention efforts, and safety planning as required.

* * Maintains appropriate role boundaries consistent with the function of a school counselor.

Student Advocacy & Equity

* Advocates for students in academic, behavioral, and postsecondary planning discussions.

* Promotes equitable access to rigorous coursework, GTE pathways, extracurricular activities, and advanced opportunities.

* Works to remove barriers to student achievement and engagement.

* Supports efforts to reduce dropout rates and increase on-time graduation.

Assessment, Testing & Data Support

* Assists with coordination and communication related to state and local assessments.

* Supports students and families in understanding assessment results.

* Uses student performance data to identify trends and inform interventions.

* Collaborates with staff in interpreting data to guide instructional and support decisions.

* Collaboration, Behavior Support & School Culture

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated annually by the Building Principal in collaboration with the Special Services Director in accordance with district evaluation procedures.