Hourly Secondary School Counselor Internship .50 FTE (708)

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Secondary School Counselor Internship is a temporary, hourly position at Highland High School, working approximately 20 hours per week (0.50 FTE). Under the supervision of a certified school counselor, the intern supports students in the instructional process by providing course curriculum, support, information, and recommendations to students and parents. The intern also assists with developing goals and plans that promote student growth, achievement, and well-being. The intern assists school counselors in implementing a comprehensive school counseling program based on district goals and objectives. This includes helping develop, implement, and maintain the school counseling program to address the individual and diverse needs of students through individual planning, guidance curriculum, and responsive services. The position is non-contract and non-exempt, pays $19.71 per hour, and is not eligible for benefits. The anticipated start is November 2026, and the position ends in January 2027.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an accredited master's-level school counseling program.
Have professional communication skills, including excellent written and verbal communication, confident and articulate professional speaking, empathetic listening, and persuasive speaking.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish speaker.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and collaborate with teachers, other personnel, resource specialists, and community agencies to exchange information and make recommendations.
Counsel students, parents, and guardians to support well-being and student success in school.
Develop programs that provide information to students facing difficult situations and help them transition successfully.
Monitor student progress to identify issues and take appropriate action to improve student success.
Participate in assigned meetings, workshops, and seminars to convey or gather information.
Prepare reports, student activity materials, correspondence, audits, and other documents to record activities and communicate information.
Present information to communicate details, gather feedback, and support adherence to established internal controls.
Schedule student classes to secure appropriate placement and meet school, district, and state requirements.
Perform essential duties efficiently, accurately, and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation, and without posing a threat of harm to self or others.
Maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
Perform other related duties as assigned or required.