Middle School Counselor

Boone Community School District

Job Location:

Boone, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor

Date Posted:
3/24/2026

Location:
Boone Middle School

Date Available:
August 2026

Boone Community School Districtsmission is to foster academic and extracurricular excellence through the Portrait of a Graduate pillars. We are committed to providing every student with rigorous and enriching educational opportunities within a safe supportive and collaborative environment. Our goal is to nurture the development of productive caring and engaged citizens who are equipped to thrive in a dynamic world. We arenot only committed to being an equal opportunity employer but also actively strive to create a diverse workforce that reflects the demographics of our students and community prioritizing a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills within its teams.

Expect the SUCCESS!

Title: Middle School Counselor (5-8)
Reports To: Building Principal
Work Year: 187days

SUMMARY:

The primary role of a school counselor is to ensure that students have access to the resources necessary for academic and social development. School counselors work with teachers and parents to make sure that students have the proper tools and guidance to effectively learn within their skill sets. They also ensure that curricula and programs address the developmental and educational needs of students. As appropriate school counselors communicate with families regarding student needs and align support with outside agencies.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

Masters degree in school counseling from an accredited university
Teaching credential/certificate/license for corresponding age/grade level issued by the BOEE

TECHNICAL SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families and students.
Experience developing and implementing counseling services.
Proven ability to maintain a safe and supportive school environment.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum.
Ability to collaborate within the school and instructional setting.
Demonstrated desire to be a life-long learner.
Physical ability to handle frequent sitting stooping bending pushing pulling and moving throughout the room.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks required for this job.

Job Tasks Descriptions

Instruction: Teaching the school counseling curriculum to students focused through the lens of selected student standards from the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success.

Appraisal and Advisement: Assessing student abilities interests and achievement to help them make decisions about their future.

Counseling ï½ providing professional assistance and support provided to a student or small group of students during times of transition heightened stress critical change or other situations impeding student success. School counselors do not provide therapy or long-term counseling in schools; however school counselors are prepared to recognize and respond to student mental health needs and to assist students and families seeking resources.

consultation ï½ share strategies supporting student achievement with parents teachers other educators and community organizations
collaboration ï½ work with other educators parents and the community to support student achievement
referrals ï½ support for students and families to school or community resources for additional assistance and information

Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES	Amount of Time
None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Stand	.	X	.	.
Walk	.	X	.	.
Sit	.	.	X	.
Use hands to handle or feel	.	.	.	X

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES	Amount of Time
None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Reach with hands and arms	.	X	.	.
Climb or balance	X	.	.	.
Stoop kneel crouch or crawl	.	X	.	.
Talk	.	.	.	X
Hear	.	.	.	X
Taste	X	.	.	.
Smell	X	.	.	.

WEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDS	Amount of Time
None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds	.	X	.	.
Up to 25 pounds	.	X	.	.
Up to 50 pounds	.	X	.	.
Up to 100 pounds	X	.	.	.
More than 100 pounds	X	.	.	.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS	Amount of Time
None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Compare	.	.	.	X
Analyze	.	.	.	X
Communicate	.	.	.	X
Copy	.	.	.	X
Coordinate	.	.	.	X
Instruct	.	.	.	X
Compute	.	.	.	X
Synthesize	.	.	.	X
Evaluate	.	.	.	X
Use Interpersonal Skills	.	.	.	X
Compile	.	.	.	X
Negotiate	.	.	.	X

WORK ENVIRONMENT	Amount of Time
None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)	X	.	.	.
Work near moving mechanical parts	X	.	.	.
Work in high precarious places	X	.	.	.
Fumes or airborne particles	X	.	.	.
Toxic or caustic chemicals	X	.	.	.
Outdoor weather conditions	X	.	.	.
Extreme cold (non-weather)	X	.	.	.
Extreme heat (non-weather)	X	.	.	.
Risk of electrical shock	X	.	.	.
Work with explosives	X	.	.	.
Risk of radiation	X	.	.	.
Vibration	X	.	.	.

VISION DEMANDS	REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
No special vision requirements	.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)	X
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)	X
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	.
Peripheral vision	.
Depth perception	.
Ability to adjust focus	.

NOISE LEVEL	Level of noise typical in the work environment for this job
Very quiet	.
Quiet	X
Moderate	X
Loud	.
Very loud	.

Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grievance contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes at BCSD 500 7th Street Boone Iowa 50036; .

Position Type:Student Support Services/Guidance CounselorDate Posted:3/24/2026Location:Boone Middle SchoolDate Available:August 2026Boone Community School Districtsmission is to foster academic and extracurricular excellence through the Portrait of a Graduate pillars. We are committed to providing e...