School Counselor or Social Worker

Description

MADISON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

Position Title: K-12 School Counselor or School Social Worker

Reports to: Principal and Director of Programs

FLSA Status: Exempt

Evaluated by: Principal with consultation for Director of Programs

Job Summary

As vital members of the school's educational leadership team, the School Counselor or School Social Worker maximizes the success of ALL students by planning, implementing, evaluating, and improving a comprehensive support program. Using a multi-tiered, multi-domain system of supports (MTSS), they promote students' academic, college/career, and social-emotional development. This role focuses on direct service with students and systemic advocacy to promote equity, access, and positive behavioral outcomes for every student within the Madison Consolidated Schools community.

Essential Functions

• Program Management: Implement a comprehensive program aligned with the ASCA National Model or the NASW Standards for School Social Work, focusing on evidence-based practices that promote student success.
• Data-Driven Advocacy: Conduct regular reviews of student data (attendance, behavior, academics) to inform tiered supports, "closing the gap" activities, and equity initiatives.
• Direct Student Services: Devote at least 80% of time to direct and indirect student services, including instruction, appraisal, advisement, and individual/small-group counseling.
• Tiered Interventions:
• Tier 1: Deliver developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive classroom lessons and schoolwide programs.
• Tier 2: Provide targeted interventions for students identified via data metrics or referrals.
• Tier 3: Provide crisis intervention and referrals for students whose needs require intensive support or long-term community-based therapy.
• Collaboration: Consult and team with families, teachers, and community stakeholders to create a "wraparound" support system for students.
• Systemic Support: Engage in high-quality system support including action plans, lesson plans, annual calendars, and progress monitoring.
• Equity & Culture: Promote a school culture free from racism and bias; ensure all students have access to the resources necessary for success.
• Professionalism: Maintain ethical standards as outlined by ASCA or NASW and pursue ongoing professional development to stay current with evidence-based practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Criteria & Qualifications

To be eligible for this position in the State of Indiana, candidates must meet the requirements for one of the following pathways:

Pathway A: Licensed School Counselor

• Education: Completion of a Master's Degree or higher in School Counseling from a regionally accredited institution.
• Licensure: Must hold (or be eligible for) a valid Indiana School Services: School Counselor License issued by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE).

Pathway B: Licensed School Social Worker

• Education: Completion of a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Licensure: 1. Must hold a valid Indiana School Services: School Social Worker License issued by the IDOE. 2. Must hold a valid LSW (Licensed Social Worker) or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) designation from the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board.

Common Skills & Requirements

• Commitment: Ability to uphold local, state, and national standards for student support services.
• Resilience: High physical and emotional energy with a proven ability to handle high-stress situations and crisis management.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move about the school building and grounds.
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods during counseling sessions or classroom instruction.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.

Special Considerations/Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Position Revised: 4/28/2026

It is the policy of Madison Consolidated Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age, in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 1971, 22-9-1); Public Law 218 (I.C. 1971, Title 20); Titles VI and VII (Civil Rights Act 1964); the Equal Pay Act of 1973; Title IX (1972 Education Amendments); Public Law 94-142; and Public Law 93-112, Section 504.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for the following:

• Life/AD&D and LTD for $2 per year
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Identity Theft Protection services, employee assistance program, and virtual fitness platform.

Also, those who are on our health insurance are eligible for the following:

• Free and low-cost orthopedic procedures
• Free Health Clinic/Prescriptions dispensed through a health clinic
• Free Telehealth services including short-term virtual counseling
• Free weight loss/wellness program

You would also be eligible for TRF (the Public Employee Retirement Fund) through the Indiana Public Retirement System. This benefit does not cost our employees anything, our school board is very generous and contributes 6% of your annual income into the pension, and 3% into the annuity.