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