ANTICIPATED High School Counselor (Central Academy)

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the 26-27 school year to serve as a School Counselor supporting students at Central Academy in grades 7-12. This position will start in August 2026. Anylicensed or soon-to-be licensedapplicant is encouraged to apply.

Please note: The posted salary is drawn from the 25-26 Salary Schedule as the 26-27 Salary Schedule is not yet final.

TITLE:TCHRSchool Counselor (High School)

POSITION TYPE:TCHR

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

1. Masters degree in school counseling
2. Valid Iowa license in school counseling
3. COmpetency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills

Desired:

1. Classroom teacher experience
2. Prior experience at the grade level(s) of the position

BASIC FUNCTION:
Design implement and manage a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the American School Counselor Association National Model and the Iowa Framework for School Counseling Programs addressing the career academic and social emotional development of all students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Develop and manage a comprehensive school counseling program aligned to ASCA with the expectation of being a RAMP.
2. Provides academic planning aligned with Iowa Code and diploma requirements.
3. Ensures sudent credit acquisition through scheduling intervention and alternative pahways.
4. Deliver district counseling curriculum (College and Career Social and Emotional)
5. Provide individual student support and small group support in a tiered model.
6. Provide responsive services.
7. Allocate majority of time (80%) to delivering a comprehensive school counseling program directly to students through curriculum individual student planning and responsive services and indirectly through student-centered collaborations consultations and referrals.
8. Provide system support.
9. Provide accountability for program and personal/professional goals and growth.
10. Provide at risk services.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
2. Maintain confidentiality.
3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other employees.
4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned.