• 26-27 High School Guidance Counselor

    Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District (Grimes, IA)


    26-27 High School Guidance Counselor JobID: 2394

     

    + Position Type:

     

    Student Support Services/ Guidance Counselor

     

    + Date Posted:

     

    12/5/2025

     

    + Location:

     

    Dallas Center-Grimes High School

     

    + Date Available:

     

    August 2026

     

    + Closing Date:

     

    12/19/2025

     

    The Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District is a district with 3,500 students located just northwest of Iowa’s capital city of Des Moines. DCG CSD is fortunate to be a part of two supportive communities, Dallas Center and Grimes. It is our goal to maintain a small district feel, while achieving big district accomplishments.The Dallas Center-Grimes School District is looking for dedicated professional to be a High School Guidance Counselor at DCG High School. Grades 9-12SUMMARY:The High School Guidance Counselor supports the academic, social-emotional, and career development needs of students in grades 9–12. The counselor collaborates with staff, families, and community partners to promote student well-being, success, and readiness for postsecondary opportunities. This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to interpret student data, and a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

     

    + Provide academic counseling, including course planning, scheduling, credit checks, graduation tracking, and postsecondary planning.

    + Deliver short-term social-emotional support and crisis intervention, referring students to outside services as appropriate.

    + Assist students with college and career readiness, including applications, financial aid guidance, military pathways, and workforce preparation.

    + Maintain accurate student records, documentation, and data in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines.

    + Interpret assessment data (including standardized tests) to help guide instructional and counseling decisions.

    + Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to support student well-being and remove barriers to learning.

    + Facilitate school-wide programs supporting academic success, mental health, attendance, and positive behavior.

    + Participate in student support teams, IEP or 504 meetings, re-engagement meetings, and other multidisciplinary planning groups.

    + Provide counseling services in alignment with ethical standards and confidentiality requirements.

    + Support students during transitions between grade levels and into postsecondary pathways.

    + Assist with crisis response protocols, safety planning, mandated reporting, and emergency procedures.

    + Participate in professional development, district trainings, and ongoing learning related to counseling practices.

    + Promote and follow Board of Education policies, district procedures, and professional codes of conduct.

    EDUCATION & RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

    + Master’s degree in School Counseling, Counseling, or a related field required.

    + Experience working with high-school students is preferred.

    + Experience with academic advising, career planning, or mental health support preferred.

    LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OR CERTIFICATIONS:

    + Criminal background check required.

    + Valid State of IowaSchool Counselor licenserequired.

    + Additional training in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, or mental health support preferred.

     

    Job Description:High School Counselor (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:efd3a146-e192-48d8-b1eb-0b6a0e0f470a) Teacher