2026-27 Middle School Counselor Job at Harrisburg School District, Harrisburg, SD

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  • Harrisburg School District
  • Harrisburg, SD

Job Description

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS :

Education: Master’s Degree in counseling from an approved school counselor preparation program. Current/valid South Dakota School Counselor Certificate.

Experience: None. Previous experience in school setting preferred.

Physical Requirements: Constant hand-eye/mind-eye coordination. Frequent walking, keyboarding, speaking, writing, bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, sitting, and turning. Some lifting up to 30 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Other Requirements: Excellent written and verbal communication, strategic planning, problem solving, organizational, time management, and conflict resolution skills. Computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, email, and internet. Ability to keep information confidential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES :

  1. Counsels individuals and small groups.
  2. Consults with teachers, staff, parents, and other significant people regarding the needs of students.
  3. Refers students with significant challenges to appropriate community resources in consultation with parents/guardians.
  4. Plans, evaluates, revises, and implements a comprehensive counseling program in conjunction with other guidance counselors from other buildings.
  5. Provides parent/adult education opportunities.
  6. Provides orientation of students to new situations.
  7. Coordinates guidance activities.
  8. Participates in developing and implementing the District’s Crisis Prevention Plan.
  9. Works with the Curriculum Director in coordinating standardized testing and all other testing programs.
  10. Guides and counsels groups and individual students in higher grade levels toward the development of educational and career plans.
  11. Coordinates registration at High School grade levels.
  12. Performs other duties as assigned.

TERM: School Term

REPORTS TO: Principal

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