Middle School Counselor

Dayforce

Middle School Counselor responsible for supporting academic and social development for students in grades 6-8. Engaging with students, parents, and staff to ensure effective counseling services.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in school counseling with a focus on middle school students, utilizing data-driven approaches to support academic, social, and emotional development. Proficient in communication and collaboration with students, parents, and educators to foster a supportive learning environment.

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Master’s DegreeActive School Counseling Certification3+ Years Experience in School CounselingGroup Program ImplementationG-Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Counseling TechniquesData AnalysisProgram DevelopmentStudent AssessmentConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAnalytical ThinkingConstructive ThinkingWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Learning Management SystemsStudent Information SystemsEducational Technology ToolsVideo Conferencing ToolsProductivity Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Active School Counseling Certification

Industry Keywords

Middle School CounselingAcademic DevelopmentSocial/Emotional SupportCareer GuidanceConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Middle School (6th - 8th Grade) Counselor is responsible for programming that supports and promotes academic and social development of students in grades 6-8.
Respond to students’ academic and social/emotional needs through developmentally appropriate interventions.
Assess student abilities, interests, and achievement to help them make decisions about their future and help guide them in planning for upper school.
Communicate proactively and responsively with students, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators via email, phone, video conference, and any other communication tools provided by LSS.
Cultivate collaborative relationships with middle school teachers and advisors to establish wrap-around support for all students.
Lead live monthly webinar sessions for students and guardians which focus on supporting students’ academic, career, and social/emotional development.
Plan and implement group counseling opportunities to meet student needs as identified by data.
Support individual student academic, social/emotional, and college/career needs through one-on-one meetings.
Collaborate closely with the K-5 and College Counselors to aid in the development of a vertically aligned, comprehensive school counseling program, playing a critical role in the transition programming that supports the successful transition both to and beyond middle school.
Support and encourage enrollment through active participation in virtual open houses and re-enrollment conversations.
Use data to identify programming priorities and effectiveness.
Create meaningful communications, such as newsletters, that focus on needs specific to the population of students on a regular basis.
Participate collaboratively and professionally in school-wide meetings, events, communications and activities, both online and in person, with some required evening virtual events.
Engage in ongoing professional development (internal and external), practice self-assessment, and strive for continuous improvement.
Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, and staff as well as LSS management and operations.
Perform other counseling related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree
Active School Counseling certification and commitment to ongoing compliance with state and local regulations relating to background checks and credentials.
3+ years of experience counseling or working in a school setting supporting specifically middle school students.
Experience with implementing group programs with measurable objectives.
Excellent skills with word processing, productivity, communication, and educational technology tools; expertise with G-Suite, Learning Management Systems, and Student Information Systems strongly preferred.
Strong analytical, interpretive, evaluative, and constructive thinking, and organizational skills
Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Access to dependable and high-quality internet and a quiet work space that allows the counselor to be fully present and available to students, parents, and colleagues as needed during work hours (Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 5pm ET).
Ability to travel to attend in-person events, meetings, and training opportunities on occasion.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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The Middle School (6th - 8th Grade) Counselor is responsible for programming that supports and promotes academic and social development of students in grades 6-8.
Respond to students’ academic and social/emotional needs through developmentally appropriate interventions.
Assess student abilities, interests, and achievement to help them make decisions about their future and help guide them in planning for upper school.
Communicate proactively and responsively with students, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators via email, phone, video conference, and any other communication tools provided by LSS.
Cultivate collaborative relationships with middle school teachers and advisors to establish wrap-around support for all students.
Lead live monthly webinar sessions for students and guardians which focus on supporting students’ academic, career, and social/emotional development.
Plan and implement group counseling opportunities to meet student needs as identified by data.
Support individual student academic, social/emotional, and college/career needs through one-on-one meetings.
Collaborate closely with the K-5 and College Counselors to aid in the development of a vertically aligned, comprehensive school counseling program, playing a critical role in the transition programming that supports the successful transition both to and beyond middle school.
Support and encourage enrollment through active participation in virtual open houses and re-enrollment conversations.
Use data to identify programming priorities and effectiveness.
Create meaningful communications, such as newsletters, that focus on needs specific to the population of students on a regular basis.
Participate collaboratively and professionally in school-wide meetings, events, communications and activities, both online and in person, with some required evening virtual events.
Engage in ongoing professional development (internal and external), practice self-assessment, and strive for continuous improvement.
Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, and staff as well as LSS management and operations.
Perform other counseling related duties as assigned. 🎯 Requirements
Master’s degree
Active School Counseling certification and commitment to ongoing compliance with state and local regulations relating to background checks and credentials.
3+ years of experience counseling or working in a school setting supporting specifically middle school students.
Experience with implementing group programs with measurable objectives.
Excellent skills with word processing, productivity, communication, and educational technology tools; expertise with G-Suite, Learning Management Systems, and Student Information Systems strongly preferred.
Strong analytical, interpretive, evaluative, and constructive thinking, and organizational skills
Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Access to dependable and high-quality internet and a quiet work space that allows the counselor to be fully present and available to students, parents, and colleagues as needed during work hours (Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 5pm ET).
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