Tomah Middle School: School Counselor (Grades 6-8) (2 Positions)

The Tomah Area School District has the following vacancies beginning in the 2024-2025 school year:

Middle School Counselor (Grades 6-8) (2 Positions)

Tomah Area School District is seeking two innovative Middle School Counselors who can work collaboratively with colleagues, develop positive relationships with students and parents, and build partnerships with the community. The School Counselor provides a wide range of services and supports to students in grades 6-8 in the Tomah Area School District’s middle school to help students resolve such personal, emotional and social problems that interfere with academic achievement, with their adjustment to school, and with their capacity to enjoy the fullest benefits of the education offered them; to effectively work with school officials, parents and community agencies in providing appropriate services for children with social/emotional problems. The position facilitates small group and classroom lessons, enrolling/registration of new students (including orientation/tours), character education programming, providing parental education, staff in-services, and conducting home visits. Knowledge of and ability to participate in the special education evaluation process is vital. Candidates must have knowledge of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI or ProACT) strategies and techniques, or willingness to be trained. Background in mental health, PBIS and RtI is also preferred. The ability to apply the knowledge of the characteristics of adolescents is critical. Must be computer literate and have the ability to adapt to and use the district's computer system.

Both positions are full-time positions beginning in the 2024-25 school year. Co-curricular coaching and advisor positions are available.

Qualifications: Must hold or be eligible for WI DPI License #7054 - School Counselor

Application Deadline: Until filled

How to Apply: Please complete the online application located at:
https://wecan.waspa.org

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: The Tomah Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex (including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity) or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability (“Protected Classes”) in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities. The Coordinator of the District’s efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is Dr. Paul Skofronick, 1310 Townline Road, Tomah, WI 54660 – phone: (608) 374-7011. Any inquiries regarding the application of the District’s non-discrimination policy may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.

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