School Counselor - High School/Middle School

Description: The Albany School District is seeking a 1.0 FTE School Counselor beginning August, 2026.

We are seeking a school counselor to work as a member of a collaborative team to deliver a data-driven, comprehensive school counseling program that is preventative in design, developmental in implementation, and supports students in the Albany School District in the areas of academic achievement, college and career planning, and personal and social development.

The successful candidate will be a leader who possesses the knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes necessary to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate, results-based school counseling program. Exceptional candidates will be an integral part of the leadership team and have knowledge and skills in social and emotional learning best practices, trauma-sensitive practices, mental health supports, and working as a team to create a safe and caring environment where children''s needs are met through prevention, identification, and evidence-based intervention.

Albany is a K-12 school district in Green County, WI supporting approximately 300 students and 50 staff members. Albany is a village with 1,100 residents located 25 miles south of Madison, WI. The district is focused on providing excellent educational and extracurricular opportunities for all students. Professional excellence and a 'students first' focus make Albany a special place to live and work. Albany is fully committed to providing highly competitive compensation and benefits. The students in Albany are exceptionally respectful and supportive of each other and the staff. Discipline issues are minimal and very low level. With highly supportive families in addition to our traditional, personal, and safe environment Albany is a great place to work.

Our staff are highly supportive of each other and work in collaboration to help everyone grow to their full potential. Our adult culture is built around our measures of excellence which include:

Communication: respectful & honest, professional & confidential, clear & concise

Commitment: ownership & follow through, Act for the greater good, be present & involved

Teamwork: encouraging & supportive, goal-focused collaboration, partnership

Professional Growth: reflective, self-driven, ongoing

The students in Albany are exceptionally respectful and supportive of each other and the staff. Discipline issues are minimal and very low-level. In Albany, the teachers are allowed to do what they do best: teach. With highly supportive families in addition to our traditional, personal, and safe environment, Albany is a great place to work.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Attributes:

• Ability to collaborate with building staff in identifying and addressing at-risk behaviors and issues that may affect a student's success at school
• Willingness to assist in the development, execution, and maintenance of ACP and Youth Apprenticeship programs
• Familiarity with effective, evidence-based classroom management practices and experience both using these strategies as well as supporting staff in their implementation
• Experience with facilitating a multi-tiered system of support in the school setting is preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish) skills a plus
• Strong desire to be part of the fabric of the school community
• Ability to lead student meetings and assemblies
• Willingness to attend student events and activities
• Contribute to the positive culture and climate within the district
• Maintain appropriate care for confidential student information
• Actively and appropriately participate in staff development activities, support colleagues, and contribute to personal and professional growth
• Contribute to the ongoing development of best practices in the classroom and within collaborative teams
• Model the highest standards of personal and professional conduct