Middle/High School Counselor - 1.0 FTE at Axtell Park

Sioux Falls School District•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

We want YOU here! This position is for the 2026-2027 school year! REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION LEVEL: Master’s degree in counseling from an approved school counselor preparation program. South Dakota School Counselor Certificate. EXPERIENCE DESIRED: Previous experience in middle and/or high 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 certificate. Questions about SD teaching certification: South Dakota Department of Education YOUTH SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING South Dakota Codified Law 13-42-71 requires 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 reviews. You will be required to provide your most recent certificate of completion prior to starting employment with the Sioux Falls School District. Visit https://doe.sd.gov/suicideprevention/ to view the list of approved trainings and detailed instructions for completion. These trainings listed are the only accepted trainings per SDCL 13-42-71. Please carefully review the options before selecting a training as unapproved trainings will require you to retake an approved course. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES Provide services to students to intervene in a wide range of personal/social concerns to help students become and remain successful at school in the Axtell Building programs. Provides counseling to individuals and small groups with personal concerns. Assess students for emotional functioning, barriers to academic performance, peer issues, suicidal/homicidal ideation, and similar issues. Counsels students through the development of postsecondary and career plans. Consults with teachers, staff, parents, and other significant stakeholders regarding the developmental needs of students. Participates in building problem-solving team meetings and supports a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTMDSS) model for delivering academic and social emotional information. Coordinates and implements high/middle school counseling curriculum in the classroom. Monitors and effectively communicates with parents about student progress. Conducts credit checks with students to assist with scheduling. Maintains the confidentiality of students and their families. Refers students with significant challenges to appropriate community resources in consultation with their parents. Plans, evaluates, and revises the building counseling program. Builds interpersonal relationships and establishes positive rapport with students, colleagues, administrators, and parents. Pursues professional growth. Performs other duties as assigned. View the complete job description here: Middle/High School Counselor - Axtell Park Behavior Program PAY INFORMATION Starting at $53,877 to $59,485 per year, based on experience. These salaries are based on the 2025-2026 salary schedule. 2026-2027 salary schedule coming soon! View the complete salary schedule here: 2025-2026 Teacher Salary Schedule Pay Day: Last working day of each month. HOURS & FTE Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 9 months CALENDAR 2025-2026 New SFEA Staff Calendar - 2026-2027 calendar coming soon! BENEFIT INFORMATION Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more) CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application. Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number Share This Opportunity! Use this link to share this opportunity: https://sf.schoolspring.com?jobid=5598520

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling from an approved school counselor preparation program.
South Dakota School Counselor Certificate.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create positive relationships.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and work collaboratively with other teams.
This position requires a valid South Dakota certificate.
South Dakota Codified Law 13-42-71 requires 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 reviews. You will be required to provide your most recent certificate of completion prior to starting employment with the Sioux Falls School District.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in middle and/or high school setting

Responsibilities

Provide services to students to intervene in a wide range of personal/social concerns to help students become and remain successful at school in the Axtell Building programs.
Provides counseling to individuals and small groups with personal concerns.
Assess students for emotional functioning, barriers to academic performance, peer issues, suicidal/homicidal ideation, and similar issues.
Counsels students through the development of postsecondary and career plans.
Consults with teachers, staff, parents, and other significant stakeholders regarding the developmental needs of students.
Participates in building problem-solving team meetings and supports a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTMDSS) model for delivering academic and social emotional information.
Coordinates and implements high/middle school counseling curriculum in the classroom.
Monitors and effectively communicates with parents about student progress.
Conducts credit checks with students to assist with scheduling.
Maintains the confidentiality of students and their families.
Refers students with significant challenges to appropriate community resources in consultation with their parents.
Plans, evaluates, and revises the building counseling program.
Builds interpersonal relationships and establishes positive rapport with students, colleagues, administrators, and parents.
Pursues professional growth.
Performs other duties as assigned.