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Certified Position Student Support Services/School Counselor
Date Posted:
7/15/2026
Location:
District Office
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
School Counselor
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the building Principal and Counseling & Mental Health Services Director, the school counselor follows USBE and Tooele County School District standards and objectives. This position is in alignment with the Utah K-12 Comprehensive School Counseling Program to provide counseling services as defined by R277-462 and R277-313: "assist individuals and groups in learning how to solve problems, develop coping strategies, and make decisions about personal, health, social, emotional, behavioral, educational, vocational, financial, and other interpersonal concerns."
Essential Performance Responsibilities
To achieve the most effective delivery of the program, 85% of aggregate time is devoted to Direct Student Services and a maximum of 15% is devoted to Indirect Student Services.
Direct Student Services (85% of Time):
- Prepare and deliver collaborative classroom lessons aligned with the four program domains: Academic and Learning, Life and Career, Citizenship, and Health and Wellness Development.
- Utilize the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework to address universal (Tier 1), targeted (Tier 2), and intensive (Tier 3) student needs.
- Coordinate the Plan for College and Career Readiness (PCCR) process to help students establish personal goals and career literacy.
- Provide dropout prevention and responsive services, including short-term individual and small-group counseling, to address immediate academic and non-academic concerns.
- Support student growth in the Utah Portrait of a Graduate characteristics: Mastery, Autonomy, and Purpose.
Indirect Student Services (15% of Time):
- Conduct a Systemic Needs Assessment at least once every three years to identify program priorities and align with the school improvement plan.
- Design, implement, and report on an annual Data Project to the USBE to measure program effectiveness and bridge achievement gaps.
- Establish and meet quarterly with a representative Advisory Council to review program goals and results.
- Collaborate with administrators to complete an annual Principal/Counselor Agreement to ensure a shared vision of student outcomes.
- Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with counseling services.
- Consult and partner with parents, staff, and community resources to provide wraparound supports and referrals for intensive needs.
Additional Duties
- Performs other "fair share" responsibilities that align with and are equal in amount to those provided by other educators on the school site, or other duties as assigned by the school administrator(s) and/or the district counseling director.
- Additional hours occasionally required outside of regular contract daily hours to support student, program, and school needs, including, but not limited to Parent Teacher Conferences, school events, etc.
- Note: School counselors should not routinely be assigned non-school counseling duties such as test coordination and administration (e.g., AP or standardized testing), building the master schedule, student discipline, or clerical record-keeping.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the Utah K-12 Comprehensive School Counseling Program model.
- Knowledge of the 13 competencies within the Utah Portrait of a Graduate (e.g., Resilience, Communication, Critical Thinking).
- Knowledge of Culturally Sustaining school counseling practices and sensitivity to generational trauma.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, the formulation of action plans, and appropriate documentation.
- Knowledge of current developments in business and industry regarding career opportunities and employment.
- Ability to use technology, specifically to help students perform career searches and create portfolios.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, administrators, school staff, and the Advisory Council.
- Ability to engage in continuous professional learning through USBE-sponsored training, district professional development meetings, and professional organizations.
- Knowledge and application of federal and state laws (including FERPA) regarding education and students.
- Knowledge of conducting small groups and individual counseling best practices.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships.
- Willingness to comply, adapt, and support new legislation or district requirements when applicable.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Work Environment
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Certification/Licensure:
Applicants must have a current Utah School Counseling License or have the ability to obtain a current Utah license as outlined by the guidelines of the Utah State Board of Education (USBE).
- USBE License Area: School Counselor (K-12) with CCR endorsement.
- Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
Note to Counselors licensed outside of Utah:
Reciprocity with other states regarding licensure is not guaranteed and is contingent on fulfilling minimum license requirements for Utah. For more information about obtaining a Utah license go to https://www.schools.utah.gov/licensing
Education
Master Degree from an accredited college or university in School Counseling Education discipline.
Experience
Successful prior counseling experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Contract:
- Full-Time - Equal Pay Position
- Certified Salary Schedule + additional 10 working days (5 before the school year contract time starts, 5 after the school year contract time ends)
- Benefit Eligible
Position Type:
Certified Position Student Support Services/School Counselor
Date Posted:
7/15/2026
Location:
District Office
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
School Counselor
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the building Principal and Counseling & Mental Health Services Director, the school counselor follows USBE and Tooele County School District standards and objectives. This position is in alignment with the Utah K-12 Comprehensive School Counseling Program to provide counseling services as defined by R277-462 and R277-313: "assist individuals and groups in learning how to solve problems, develop coping strategies, and make decisions about personal, health, social, emotional, behavioral, educational, vocational, financial, and other interpersonal concerns."
Essential Performance Responsibilities
To achieve the most effective delivery of the program, 85% of aggregate time is devoted to Direct Student Services and a maximum of 15% is devoted to Indirect Student Services.
Direct Student Services (85% of Time):
- Prepare and deliver collaborative classroom lessons aligned with the four program domains: Academic and Learning, Life and Career, Citizenship, and Health and Wellness Development.
- Utilize the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework to address universal (Tier 1), targeted (Tier 2), and intensive (Tier 3) student needs.
- Coordinate the Plan for College and Career Readiness (PCCR) process to help students establish personal goals and career literacy.
- Provide dropout prevention and responsive services, including short-term individual and small-group counseling, to address immediate academic and non-academic concerns.
- Support student growth in the Utah Portrait of a Graduate characteristics: Mastery, Autonomy, and Purpose.
Indirect Student Services (15% of Time):
- Conduct a Systemic Needs Assessment at least once every three years to identify program priorities and align with the school improvement plan.
- Design, implement, and report on an annual Data Project to the USBE to measure program effectiveness and bridge achievement gaps.
- Establish and meet quarterly with a representative Advisory Council to review program goals and results.
- Collaborate with administrators to complete an annual Principal/Counselor Agreement to ensure a shared vision of student outcomes.
- Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with counseling services.
- Consult and partner with parents, staff, and community resources to provide wraparound supports and referrals for intensive needs.
Additional Duties
- Performs other "fair share" responsibilities that align with and are equal in amount to those provided by other educators on the school site, or other duties as assigned by the school administrator(s) and/or the district counseling director.
- Additional hours occasionally required outside of regular contract daily hours to support student, program, and school needs, including, but not limited to Parent Teacher Conferences, school events, etc.
- Note: School counselors should not routinely be assigned non-school counseling duties such as test coordination and administration (e.g., AP or standardized testing), building the master schedule, student discipline, or clerical record-keeping.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the Utah K-12 Comprehensive School Counseling Program model.
- Knowledge of the 13 competencies within the Utah Portrait of a Graduate (e.g., Resilience, Communication, Critical Thinking).
- Knowledge of Culturally Sustaining school counseling practices and sensitivity to generational trauma.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, the formulation of action plans, and appropriate documentation.
- Knowledge of current developments in business and industry regarding career opportunities and employment.
- Ability to use technology, specifically to help students perform career searches and create portfolios.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, administrators, school staff, and the Advisory Council.
- Ability to engage in continuous professional learning through USBE-sponsored training, district professional development meetings, and professional organizations.
- Knowledge and application of federal and state laws (including FERPA) regarding education and students.
- Knowledge of conducting small groups and individual counseling best practices.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships.
- Willingness to comply, adapt, and support new legislation or district requirements when applicable.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Work Environment
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Certification/Licensure:
Applicants must have a current Utah School Counseling License or have the ability to obtain a current Utah license as outlined by the guidelines of the Utah State Board of Education (USBE).
- USBE License Area: School Counselor (K-12) with CCR endorsement.
- Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
Note to Counselors licensed outside of Utah:
Reciprocity with other states regarding licensure is not guaranteed and is contingent on fulfilling minimum license requirements for Utah. For more information about obtaining a Utah license go to https://www.schools.utah.gov/licensing
Education
Master Degree from an accredited college or university in School Counseling Education discipline.
Experience
Successful prior counseling experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Contract:
- Full-Time - Equal Pay Position
- Certified Salary Schedule + additional 10 working days (5 before the school year contract time starts, 5 after the school year contract time ends)
- Benefit Eligible
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a School Counselor
Target cap-exempt employers first
Public school districts, nonprofit universities, and government-affiliated educational institutions are cap-exempt under H-1B rules. Filing through these employers bypasses the lottery, so your petition can be submitted any time of year.
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires your degree to be directly related to school counseling. A general psychology or social work degree may trigger an RFE. Check your credential against the O*NET occupation profile for SOC code 21-1012 before applying.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for school counselors in your metro area.
Find sponsoring school districts on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify school districts and educational institutions with verified H-1B LCA filing history for counseling roles. Filtering by employer type saves time and surfaces districts already familiar with the sponsorship process.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated early
If your counseling degree is from outside the U.S., have it evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluation service before your employer files the I-129. USCIS scrutinizes foreign degree equivalency closely for licensed counseling positions.
Confirm state licensure timing with your employer
Most states require school counselors to hold an active state license or certification. Discuss with your employer whether the H-1B petition will be filed before or after you obtain state licensure, since USCIS may request proof of eligibility to practice.
H-1B Visa School Counselor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a School Counselor role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS recognizes school counseling as a specialty occupation because the role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, education, or a closely related field. Employers must document the degree requirement in the Labor Condition Application and petition. Positions that list the degree as preferred rather than required can face additional scrutiny.
Are school districts and universities cap-exempt for H-1B purposes?
Public and nonprofit educational institutions are generally cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions outside the annual 65,000 cap and the 20,000 master's cap exemption. This also means petitions can be filed at any point in the year rather than only during the April registration window. Confirm cap-exempt status with your employer before the offer stage.
How do I find school districts that have sponsored H-1B visas before?
Migrate Mate lets you filter employers by verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can identify school districts and educational institutions that have actively sponsored counseling roles. Starting with employers who already have a sponsorship track record reduces delays caused by HR teams unfamiliar with the I-129 process.
Does my state counseling license affect my H-1B petition?
It can. Several states require school counselors to hold active state certification or licensure to practice. USCIS may request evidence that you meet state licensure requirements as part of establishing specialty occupation status. Work with your employer to clarify whether licensure needs to be in place before or concurrent with the H-1B filing.
What happens to my H-1B status if my school district ends my contract mid-year?
If your employer terminates your H-1B employment, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to a different visa status, or prepare to depart the U.S. The new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your grace period expires. For cap-exempt educational employers, transfers can be filed at any time.