School Counselor - Northside Elementary/Coulee Montessori in Workington

The School District of La Crosse is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE School Counselor at Northside Elementary/Coulee Montessori beginning the 2026‑2027 school year. Projected start date: August 11, 2026.

Certification

• Wisconsin Certification 7054 School Counselor Required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate with building staff in identifying & addressing at‑risk behaviours & issues that may affect a student’s success at school.
• Prior experience with a diverse student population in a high school setting is preferred.
• Expertise in trauma‑informed practices, mental health awareness, suicide prevention, & threat assessment procedures.
• Knowledge of & ability to analyse & present data at district, building & student levels.
• Working knowledge of facilitating problem‑solving teams, determining interventions, & progress monitoring.
• Understanding of equity as it relates to public education & one’s role in creating & maintaining equitable systems & practices.
• Working knowledge of a Student Information System.
• Ability to work positively & productively as an active member of a vibrant student services team.

Key Competencies

• Passionate about student learning.
• Anti‑bias, anti‑racist educator.
• Proactive communicator and relationship builder.
• Reflective learner.
• Resilient, resourceful collaborator.

Position Responsibilities

• Development & management of a Comprehensive School Counseling Program.
• Collaborate with building staff to establish & maintain a positive mental health & behavioural culture in the school.
• Facilitate/problem‑solving team meetings & support teachers as they Co‑Plan to Co‑Serve Students.
• Communicate effectively with families, particularly as related to challenging student circumstances & issues.
• Participate in a professional learning community; provide in‑service training for other staff as appropriate.
• Work closely with grade‑level, student services, & leadership teams in using data to plan interventions, programming, & advancing district priorities aligned with the district Strategic Plan for Equity.
• Collaborate with school improvement teams.
• Facilitate/participate in structured problem‑solving processes & develop Student Support Plans.
• Design & implement effective interventions for students, including consulting with & training staff on monitoring fidelity of implementation.
• Serve on the crisis response team to respond to student issues.
• Awareness of Social Emotional Learning competencies & ability to support the implementation of Social Emotional Learning across a Multi‑Tiered System of Support.
• Conduct small group & individual counselling.
• Consult with outside providers (medical professionals, therapists, etc.) on student needs.
• Connect students/families with outside resources (county, community, etc.) as appropriate.

Application Instructions

Applicants are requested not to contact or send application materials to individual building principals. Please closely follow the application instructions in WECAN & upload the required additional application materials to your WECAN account, including two letters of recommendation. After application submission, you will NOT be able to modify your application or add additional application materials. Only application materials submitted with your WECAN application will be accepted (i.e. resume, letters of recommendation). Please DO NOT EMAIL or mail application materials as they cannot be given consideration. Submit your application once it is complete.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The School District of La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer & does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of actual or perceived: age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, socio‑economic status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender nonconformity, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, citizenship, military service, membership in the National Guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of Wisconsin or the United States; political affiliation; or any other factor prohibited by state and federal law. The School District of La Crosse values equity & diversity in our student population as well as staff members. Applications from diverse segments of the population are encouraged & welcomed.

Additional Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation
• Custom Questions
• Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications