Middle School Guidance Counselor

Anticipated Position:  Middle School Guidance Counselor

Reports to:  Middle School Principal

Qualifications:

• Valid State Department of Education licensure/certificate

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Assists with program planning. Identifies opportunities to enhance student learning.
• Keeps current with intervention design research and contributes to the collaborative development of strategies for at-risk students. pregnancy, self -esteem, substance abuse, etc.)
• Monitors student attendance and performance data. Intervenes with students struggling academically. Provides supervision of students as directed.
• Resolves problems that impede student learning. Identifies teaching techniques, interventions and aligned resources suited for each student.
• Monitors intervention efficacy. Recommends modifications needed to improve outcomes.
• Documents observations of students in classroom and other program settings.
• Investigates student concerns (e.g. abuse/ neglect, attendance, discrimination, domestic violence, emotional/ behavioral problems, poverty, pregnancy, self-esteem, substance-abuse, etc.) 
• Conducts individual and group counseling. Helps students acquire/improve personal skills (e.g., accountability, communication, responsible behavior, self-confidence, etc.) 
• Oversees a differentiated referral and intervention system (IAT) that allows staff/ parents to request an evaluation and/ or consultation for non-disabled students.
• Advocates for students. Observes student demeanor. Investigates/ reports atypical behavior.
• Helps students make appropriate choices and grow academically. Promotes creativity, cultural awareness, democratic values, ethical conduct, reflective problem-solving skills and self-reliance.
• Assists with drug/ harassment/ violence prevention and school safety programs.
• Oversee 504 compliance, plan development and implementation. 
• Provides opportunities for all students to participate in an inclusive educational environment. 
• Oversees the organization, security and accommodations for testing programs. 
• Guide and assist student scheduling activities. 
• Facilitates student learning activities that encourage teamwork and positive peer relationships.
• Facilitates student transitions between elementary, middle, and high schools.
• Guides students in the investigation of individualized educational, vocational, and personal goals. 
• Coordinates and facilitates services with area agencies. 
• Embody high ethical standards, integrity, and confidentiality in all professional conduct.
• Maintain a clear record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Demonstrate a passion and desire to inspire the students of Archbold Schools.

Starting Date:   August 2025

Pay Scale:   Per Salary Schedule, Based on Experience and Education Level
(0 Experience with Bachelor’s degree = $39,568 + 10 Extended Days Approved Annually

Deadline:   May 23, 2025

Please submit Letter of Interest, Resumé, and online Application form.

Email letter of interest and resume to: (please do not submit paper copies)

Archbold Area Schools

Valerie Nafziger

Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent

[email protected]

*Please click HERE to complete a Certified Application Form.*