School Counselor, 0.8 FTE - Vacancy ID: 254618

River Falls Public Montessori Elementary School seeks a compassionate, student-centered School Counselor who is committed to supporting the academic, social-emotional, and developmental growth of children within a Montessori environment. The counselor will work collaboratively with students, families, teachers, administrators, and community partners to foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing school culture aligned with Montessori philosophy.  The ideal candidate understands child development through a Montessori lens, values student independence and voice, and is skilled in implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes equity, access, and belonging for each and every student.  Applicants must have or be eligible to receive a Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction PK-12 School Counselor license.

The top candidate will be offered a competitive salary and a strong benefits package which includes medical and dental insurance co-paid by the school district and employee, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance.  Applications will be screened as they are submitted and candidates may be contacted for interviews prior to the close date of the job posting.

The School District of River Falls serves 3400 students in grades PK-12. The greater community of 15,000 residents is also home to a UW system college, technical college, and serves as a suburb to the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. To learn more about our school and community visit: http://www.rfsd.k12.wi.us/district/employment-opportunities.cfm.

The School District of River Falls embraces diversity and equal opportunity.  We are committed to inclusive hiring practices that support our goal of a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  Specifically, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity, gender expression, and nonconformity to gender role stereotypes), race, religion, national origin, color, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability or handicap.

In alignment to our values and Title IX legislation, we do not discriminate on the basis of sex.  Any inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to either or both the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education or the Director of Human Resources, 852 E. Division Street, River Falls, WI 54022, (715) 425-1800, nate.schurman@rfsd.k12.wi.us.  If, because of a disability, you require the assistance of auxiliary aides or services in conjunction with the application process, or to request employment-related accommodations, please contact: jennifer.karras@rfsd.k12.wi.us or 715-425-1800 ext. 1101.

APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Applications will only be accepted online through the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN) at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/
2. A complete application will include:
a. WECAN application
b. School Counselor Question Set
c. Cover letter addressed to Kai Rodgers, Montessori Principal
d. Resume
e. Two or more letters of reference preferably dated within the last two years
f. Transcripts