Long Term Substitute Counselor

About the role

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE COUNSELOR REPORTS TO: Junior-Senior High School Administration PAY TYPE: Classified, Non-Supervisory PAY RATE: Initial substitute daily pay rate (starting at $145 per day) for the first 15 consecutive days, followed by daily rate based upon the WLCSC Master Teacher Contract ( see attachment ) BENEFITS: Not eligible SCHEDULE: Starting 08/17/26; Follows school calendar   This position will remain posted until filled. All qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply.    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Provides short-term academic, college/career, and social-emotional counseling services to students in the absence of the regular school counselor Support academic tracking, scheduling inquiries, and student progress monitoring Assist in maintaining student support processes, Section 504 accommodations, and testing logistics as needed Responds to student crises and provide intervention, collaborating with administration, staff, and families as appropriate Maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation of student interactions during the coverage period Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Administration   JOB SPECIFICATIONS:  Education, Training, and Experience Required: Bachelor's Degree (minimum), Master's Degree in School Counseling preferred Valid Indiana School Counselor License Displays excellent communication skills and professional demeanor Experience working in a school environment preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics: Ability to utilize student data to design interventions and foster academic achievement Exceptional interpersonal, crisis intervention, and communication skills Jr.-Sr. High School or Secondary experience is preferred   WORKING CONDITIONS:  Position works indoors in a typical school environment that may include school office, classroom, and meeting environments May work near others, often within a few feet May occasionally be exposed to noise levels that are distracting   The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically outlined in this description. This job description is subject to change at any time at the discretion of West Lafayette Community School Corporation.