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Onward Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation's leading schools. We're partnering with a school district in Dakota County, Minnesota to hire a dedicated School Counselor for a short-term, full-time assignment from August 2026 through November 2026.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support high school students by promoting academic achievement, career readiness, social-emotional development, and overall student well-being. Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, the School Counselor will help create an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment while implementing a comprehensive school counseling program designed to support the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students.

• Position: High School Counselor

• Location: Onsite in Dakota County, MN

• Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

• Assignment Type: Short-Term Assignment

• Assignment Dates: August 2026 - November 2026

• Grade Levels: High School

• Implement a comprehensive school counseling program that supports students' academic, career, and social-emotional development.

• Provide individual and small-group counseling services to address student needs and promote overall well-being.

• Support students with academic planning, graduation requirements, college readiness, career exploration, and postsecondary planning.

• Deliver classroom guidance lessons focused on social-emotional learning, self-advocacy, conflict resolution, and life skills.

• Utilize leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to promote equitable access and student success for all learners.

• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and support staff to create inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments.

• Participate in student support, intervention, and multidisciplinary team meetings.

• Assist students in developing coping skills, problem-solving strategies, goal-setting techniques, and positive decision-making habits.

• Connect students and families with school and community resources as appropriate.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.

• Master's degree in School Counseling or a related field

• Valid Minnesota School Counselor license

• Experience working with secondary or high school students preferred

• Knowledge of college and career readiness planning, student support services, and social-emotional learning practices

• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills

• Ability to work effectively with students, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, culturally responsive, and student-centered environment

• Competitive pay and benefits package.

• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.

• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.

• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.

• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you're passionate about helping students reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally, this is the opportunity for you! Join a collaborative school community and make a meaningful impact on the lives of high school students as they prepare for graduation, college, careers, and beyond.

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• • Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.

• • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

• • Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.

• • Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full-time temporary assignments.

• • Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

• • Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.