We are DeKalb!

DeKalb County Central United School District is committed to preparing students today for the world of tomorrow.  Our mission is to develop students as critical thinkers, communicators, and collaborators who can adapt and persevere with empathy and integrity in an ever-changing world.  Every member of our team is a valuable resource in this pursuit of excellence, and we are currently seeking a Guidance Counselor at DeKalb Middle School!

Your day to day:

• You will perform individual and group counseling and guidance functions and activities, including career and vocational, and social and emotional adjustment counseling.
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes student information through the use of educational historical data, test results, and through the use of interview techniques.
• Appraises student interests, apti­tudes, and attitudes utilizing a variety of assessment strategies and techniques.
• Provides informa­tion and data to students concerning educational, career, and vocational planning.
• Serves as a resource to site and district personnel, and members of the school community.
• Meets, confers, and counsels with parents, school personnel, and members of various youth-serving agencies in developing alter­native solutions to student educational, social, and emotional problems and concerns.
• Assists in the development and monitoring of individual education plans for students with exceptional needs.
• Maintains a liaison with social service and youth service agencies in pursuing referral follow-up activities.
• Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of master student program calendars.
• Assists in identifying school program needs, and participates in developing school instructional programs geared to meet individual student needs.
• Assists in the planning, development, and conduct of programs that enhance student educational, career, and vocational oppor­tuni­ties, including speaker programs, student visitation programs, and other similarly related activities.
• Establishes, maintains, and monitors the mainte­nance of a variety of files and records pertaining to student counseling, guidance, and related matters.
• Assists in dealing with student behavior management problems, and in resolving welfare and attendance problems and concerns.
• Plans, develops, and presents, as requested, a variety of management-related reports pertaining to site counseling and guidance functions and activi­ties.
• Other duties as assigned by the administration and/or Director of Guidance.
• This is a 195 day certified position.

Why we’ll love you:

• You have worked hard to obtain a Master's degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university.
• You are licensed as a counselor in the State of Indiana by the Indiana Department of Education.
• You have decision analysis skills and can make decisions in complex situations.
• You are a creative thinker and problem solver, an excellent communicator with strong collaboration skills and are a team player.
• You have excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• You have the ability to communicate cooperatively and constructively with students, parents, and fellow staff members in a multicultural environment.
• Previous experience will be highly considered.

Why you’ll love us:

• We value a positive culture and environment and work hard to provide a safe, engaging place for students and staff based on trust, respect, and responsibility.
• We offer Group Medical Insurance, including an annual routine vision exam
• Dental Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance offerings
• Onsite Wellness Clinic
• Discounted YMCA membership
• Life Insurance - $50,000 group life product
• Long Term Disability
• Teacher Retirement Fund contributions
• 401a and 403b options available
• Flex Days (paid time off)
• Free entry to athletic and performing arts events

DeKalb County Central United School District seeks to develop and nurture its diversity.  We are committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect.  DeKalb County Central United School District is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.  All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.