Elementary Counselor Long-Term Substitute at Discovery Elementary

We wantYOUhere!

This is a long-term substitute school counseling position for the 1st half of the of the 2026-2027 school year only approximately August 26-December 12 2026.

JointhededicatedteamatDiscoveryElementarywherewearecommittedtopreparingstudentsforsuccessinanever-changingworld.AtDiscoverywefocusonbuildingstrongfoundationsinreadingwritingmathcommunicationandtechnologytoequipourstudentswiththeessentialskillstheyneedforthefuture.Ifyourepassionateabouthelpingchildrengrowacademicallyandpersonallyinasupportiveforward-thinkingenvironmentDiscoveryElementaryistheplaceforyou!

Learn more about Discovery Elementaryat: LEVEL:

Masters degree in counseling from an approved school counselor preparation program. South Dakota School Counselor Certificate.

EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

Previous experience in elementary school setting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Constant hearing hand-eye and mind-eye coordination; frequent repetitive motions with wrists hands and fingers scheduling sitting speaking walking talking and writing are required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create positive relationships. Strong organizational skills. Ability to plan organize and work collaboratively with other teams.

CERTIFICATION

This position requires a valid South Dakota certification withtheSchool Counselorendorsement.

Please note endorsement requirements may vary based on specific course assignments.

Questions about SD certification:South Dakota Department of Education

YOUTH SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING

South Dakota Codified Lawrequires certified educators to complete at least one hour of approved youth suicide awareness and prevention training every five years.Compliance is verified through district accreditation will be required to provide your most recent certificate of completion prior to starting employment with the Sioux Falls School District.

Visit view the list of approved trainings and detailed instructions for completion. These trainings listed are the only accepted trainings per SDCL. Please carefully review the options before selecting a training as unapproved trainings will require you to retake an approved course.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

1. Provides counseling to individuals and small groups with personal concerns.

2. Consults with teachers staff parents and other significant stakeholders regarding the developmental needs of students.

3. Participates in building problem-solving team meetings and supports a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTMDSS) model for delivering academic and social emotional information.

4. Coordinates and implements elementary counseling curriculum in the classroom.

5. Monitors and effectively communicates with parents about student progress.

6. Maintains the confidentiality of students and their families.

7. Refers students with significant challenges to appropriate community resources in consultation with their parents.

8. Plans evaluates and revises the building counseling program.

9. Coordinates and conducts activities which contribute to the implementation of the elementary counseling plan.

10. Builds interpersonal relationships and establishes positive rapport with students colleagues administrators and parents.

11. Pursues professional growth.

12. Performs other duties as assigned.

View the complete job description here:Elementary Counselor

PAY INFORMATION

This Long-Term Counseling Substitute position earns $35.24per hour (2026-2027 rate coming soon)

Pay Day: Last working day of each monthbased on thepayroll cutoff schedule.

View the payroll cutoff schedule here:2026-2027 Payroll Cutoff Schedule

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

CALENDAR
2026-2027 Staff Calendar

CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.

Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required
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