School Counselor - Vacancy ID: 132532

Job Description: The School District of Baraboo is seeking candidates for a full-time professional school counselor at the Baraboo High School. This position will begin with the 2022-2023 school year. This is a full time position; holding a 190 working day contract and is benefit eligible. Qualifications: Candidate should possess a Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction certification as a Professional School Counselor. The school counselor should be able to demonstrate proficiency as a school leader, student advocate, and team collaborator who works to remove systemic barriers to student success. The school counselor will work collaboratively with other student service team members to plan the district’s comprehensive school counseling program, including curriculum, responsive services, and system support, as well as facilitate its delivery. The school counselor will provide academic and career planning in collaboration with school staff, while building community partnerships to encourage workforce certification accomplishments for students. The school counselor will also assist the administration with the building of the master schedule for the school. Qualified candidates should demonstrate proficiency in the thirteen school counselor performance standards, including how to effectively collect and analyze data to inform program decisions. Preference will be given to those who demonstrate knowledge or skills in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Response to Intervention, and Trauma-Informed Care. Qualified candidates will have the ability to work independently and in a team setting, and display strong leadership and organizational skills. The capacity to interact in a positive, constructive manner with students, families, teaching assistants and teachers is essential. How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply through the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN) https://wecan.education.wisc.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. District Description: The School District of Baraboo is an EC-12 grade district with a 4K program, five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school with a total student population of 3,100 students. The District employs approximately 255 certified teachers and 295 non-certified staff. Baraboo is located in Sauk County and is among the most scenic areas in the state! Please look us up at http://www.baraboo.k12.wi.us/hr/applicants.cfm. Notice of Non-Discrimination: The School District of Baraboo does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, religion, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap in its education programs(including career or technical educational programs) or activities. The School District of Baraboo will not tolerate harassment based on sex. No student or employee of the School District of Baraboo shall be denied fair and equal treatment under the law and the District is required by Title IX not to discriminate in such a manner. Any employee or student who feels that he/she has been treated in a discriminatory way or denied rights under the law should contact an administrator: School District of Baraboo, 423 Linn Street, Baraboo, WI 53913 or phone (608) 355-3950. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the School District of Baraboo’s Title IX Coordinator: School District of Baraboo Director of Student Services; 423 Linn Street; Baraboo, WI 53913; Phone: (608) 355-3950, x1530; Email: SEPSDIR@barabooschools.net Questions regarding Title IX may also be referred to the Office of Civil Rights: Chicago Office for Civil Rights; U.S. Department of Education; Citigroup Center; 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475; Chicago, IL 60661; Phone: (312) 730-1560; FAX: (312) 730-1576; TDD: (877) 521-2172; Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov See also School Board Policies: 411 Equal Educational Opportunities 411-Rule, Student Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Complaint Procedures 511 Equal Opportunity Employment 511-Rule, Staff Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Complaint Procedures 512 Student and Staff Harassment and Bullying 512.1 Student and Staff Sexual Harassment