Summary
Description
Position: .5 FTE Guidance/Academic/SEL and Career Counselor
Lester Prairie Public Schools is seeking a positive, self-directed, and highly motivated individual to serve as a .5 Guidance/Academic/SEL and Career Counselor for Lester Prairie Schools. We are committed to finding strong leaders who value working in a collaborative culture with colleagues, staff, and students.
ISD 424 serves approximately 500 students grades preK-12. Lester Prairie Public Schools is a rural school district that is located 50 minutes west of Minneapolis just outside of the Twin Cities Metro Area.
Required Qualifications
-Licensed School Counselor or Licensed Social Worker in the State of Minnesota
-Experience working with students in an academic/student support setting
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
-Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively
-Strong student advocacy and relationship building
-Detail oriented
-Flexibility in work assignments, adjusting daily work schedule as needed
-Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and sensitivity to students and staff
-Knowledge of educational career and personal development resources, standardized testing, and graduation requirements.
– Truancy/Educational Neglect Management
Lester Prairie School District #424 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.
