Position Type:
Secondary Teaching/Counselor
Date Posted:
5/22/2026
Location:
Minnetonka High School (MHS)
Date Available:
9/10/26
Closing Date:
Until Filled
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License Required:
Minnesota K-12/7-12/Secondary School Counselor
Compensation:
Click here to view the teacher salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found in Appendix -a-, Schedule A.
This Position Is Not Medical nor Dental Benefit Eligible.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
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Provide classroom opportunities for students to explore their interests and values in post-secondary educational and career opportunities.
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Encourage and support teachers in their efforts to infuse career development activities into the curriculum of their respective discipline.
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Provide students with information regarding their credit status as they proceed toward graduation and assist them on an individual basis for schedule adjustment as needed.
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Counsel with students on an individual basis at the secondary level which will best suit their future post-secondary needs.
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Administer standardized tests as indicated by district policy and interpret the results to parents and students.
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Counsel with students on an individual and/or small group basis regarding personal, emotional, social and academic concerns.
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Consult with parents regarding their student's academic progress, school adjustment, and secondary and post-secondary plans.
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Participate in building and community activities which will help foster a positive learning environment for all students.
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Participate in professional growth activities which will help give students the most up-to-date information regarding post-high school career opportunities, and community resources.
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Participate in district committees which address the educational needs of students.
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Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Specific Responsibilities:
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Counselors help students in a variety of ways, both directly and indirectly. Their assistance may be educational, personal-social, or career oriented; it may be part of the guidance curriculum, individual planning, responsive services, system support or, in many cases, a blend of those factors.
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Provide opportunities for students to learn about educational options at the secondary level and assist them in the registration process.
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Manage the guidance program, including directing curriculum, managing secretarial staff, the budget, records, and creating print communications to be sent to all households in the district.
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Engage in research as needs indicate: follow-up on graduates, etc.
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Consult with teachers/staff regarding students' individual learning needs. Initiate and/or follow up referrals to social workers, at-risk counselor, chemical awareness coordinator, building team and community resources as needed.
Knowledge and Skills:
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Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
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Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary technology.
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Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
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Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
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Show initiative and function as a self-starter.
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Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Hiring Administrators:
Jeff Erickson, Principal
Application Procedure:
External Applicants:
Please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendation, transcripts and Minnesota Teacher license information with your online application.
Internal Applicants:
Current educators do not need to attach letters of recommendation or transcripts
