26-27 Pool: High School Counselor

High School Counselor (Roosevelt) Des Moines Public School District ROOSEVELT HIGH - DES MOINES, Iowa This job is also posted in Des Moines Public School District and TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs. Job Details Job ID: 5702541 Application Deadline: May 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted: May 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026 Job Description DMPS is seeking a high school counselor to support students at Roosevelt High School. This position operates on a slightly extended calendar (15 days longer than regular teacher calendars). Please note start date when applying. TITLE: TCHRSchool Counselor (High School)

POSITION TYPE: TCHR

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required Master's degree in school counseling Valid Iowa license in school counseling Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills Desired Classroom teacher experience Prior experience at the grade level(s) of the position BASIC FUNCTION: Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the American School Counselor Association National Model and the Iowa Framework for School Counseling Programs, addressing the career, academic, and social emotional development of all students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develop and manage a comprehensive school counseling program aligned to ASCA with the expectation of being a RAMP. Provides academic planning aligned with Iowa Code and diploma requirements. Ensures student credit acquisition through scheduling, intervention, and alternative pathways. Deliver district counseling curriculum (College and Career, Social and Emotional) Provide individual student support and small group support in a tiered model. Provide responsive services. Allocate majority of time (80%) to delivering a comprehensive school counseling program directly to students through curriculum, individual student planning and responsive services, and indirectly through student-centered collaborations, consultations, and referrals. Provide system support. Provide accountability for program and personal/professional goals and growth. Provide at risk services. ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position): Attend work on a prompt and regular basis. Maintain confidentiality. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees. Assist with other duties as may be assigned. DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning, Student and Family Services REPORTS TO: Building Administrator(s) RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Student Services Director, Principal Supervisors

BARGAINING GROUP: DMEA

FLSA STATUS: Exempt FT/PT: Full Time, 210 Days, 7.75 Hours/Day PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, lifting carrying WORKING CONDITIONS: Mostly indoors with some outdoor responsibilities during arrival/dismissal All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Employee Benefits Information All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check. Approved By: Maureen Norris Date: 01/22/2020 Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $54,764 to $89,673 Per Year Job Categories: Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor Contact Information Jeremiah Schwennen, Talent Support Manager Human Resources Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education