Counselor - elementary - substitute

JobID: 31194

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Counselor

Date Posted:
10/16/2025

Location:
Garden City Elementary
(High-Needs School)

Job Summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

• Provide services as a memeber of the guidance department staff as outlined in the District Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program for students in grades PreK - 5 and specifically to provide services to meet the special needs of his/her assigned case load; to consult with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students' educational, personal and social-emotional learning programs (Zones of Regulations, Restorative Justice/Circles, etc.),
• Implement anti-bullying programs (e.g. Second Step), support school wide behavior management, PBIS, and SEL programming; other duties assigned by principal.

Minimum Qualifications include:

• Master's Degree in Elementary Guidance and Counseling. Licensed by MDE in Elementary Counseling.
  • and/or authorizes the district to complete an Out of Field Permission request (OFP) request. Additional information can be found at PELSB’s OFP guidelines.
  • and/or meet the Tier 1 PELSB guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Possess good written and oral communication skills
• Possess strong planning and organizational skills
• Possess skills and knowledge related to group and individual counseling and referral resources
• Knowledge and use of SEL, PBIS, and Antibullying curriculum planning and strategies
• Adapt to ongoing changes and demonstrate flexibility with students, staff, and families

Salary: View salary grid on Pages 51 - 52 of the teacher’s contract Education Minnesota Osseo

Job Type or FTE: 1.0 (Temporary approximately December 11, 2025 through May 6, 2026)



This position has return rights pursuant to language in the Teacher Transfer Procedures, subd. 1.

Bargaining Unit: Education Minnesota Osseo

Osseo Area Schools offers:

• Meaningful and impactful work

• Opportunities to grow professionally

• A variety of benefits

• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals

• Summer opportunities

• and more

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.