5-8 Middle School Counselor JobID: 414 + Position Type: Student Support Services/ Guidance Counselor + Date Posted: 4/9/2025 + Location: Woodside Middle School + Date Available: 07/01/2025 + Closing Date: 04/21/2025 Position: Middle School Counselor (Grades 5–8) Location:Woodside Middle School, Des Moines, Iowa Employment Type:Full-Time Start Date:August 18th, 2025 Reports to:Building Principal Job Summary: Woodside Middle School is seeking a passionate and student-centeredMiddle School Counselorto support students in grades 5 through 8 while teaching a Career Exploration course to 7th/8th graders. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with staff, students, families, and the community to foster academic achievement, personal/social growth, and career development. The counselor will be a key member of the school support team, providing proactive and responsive services to meet students’ diverse needs. Primary Responsibilities: + Provide individual and group counseling to support students’ academic, emotional, and social development. + Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to create and implement student success plans. + Support student transitions, including new student orientation and high school readiness planning. + Assist with behavioral interventions, MTSS processes, and development of student support strategies. + Coordinate and implement school-wide SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) programs. + Promote equity, inclusion, and student advocacy through daily work and programming. + Facilitate classroom lessons focused on social-emotional skills, decision-making, conflict resolution, and college/career awareness. + Participate in student support teams, IEP/504 meetings, and parent-teacher conferences. + Collaborate with community agencies to provide resources and services to students and families. + Maintain accurate records and data to support student progress and program effectiveness. Qualifications: + Valid Iowa School Counselor license K–12. + Master’s Degree in School Counseling + Valid teaching endorsement + Strong interpersonal and communication skills. + Experience working with diverse student populations. + Knowledge of middle school developmental needs and best practices. + Ability to build relationships with students, staff, and families. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience with school counseling at the middle school level. + Familiarity with MTSS, PBIS, and restorative practices. + Bilingual abilities a plus. + Knowledge of college/career readiness frameworks and programming. Why Woodside? Woodside Middle School offers a supportive and inclusive environment where students come first. Our staff is committed to building strong relationships, creating equitable learning opportunities, and ensuring that every student grows academically and socially. Join a passionate team focused on making a difference in the lives of young learners. '); function setUpPageBreaks(){h = 0; try{}catch(ex){}} var h = 0 setTimeout("setUpPageBreaks()",100) document.write('