School Counselor Jobs in Wisconsin
School Counselor jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where large public school districts, charter networks, and regional educational service agencies maintain steady openings across every level from elementary to post-secondary. Milwaukee Public Schools, the Madison Metropolitan School District, and CESA agencies across the state are among the most consistent hirers, with demand running highest in college and career readiness, behavioral and mental health counseling, and special education coordination. Openings exist for new licensees and for experienced counselors moving into lead or department chair roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerUnited Community Center
Top cityWaupun, WI
Cities hiring6
Work type100% On-site
Top industryEducation
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School Counselor | 2026-27 School Year
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Madison Country Day School
School Counselor | 2026-27 School Year
Waunakee, Wisconsin
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Pulaski Community School District
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Pulaski, Wisconsin
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United Community Center
Middle School Bilingual Counselor
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Central Wisconsin Christian School
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Waupun, Wisconsin
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School District of La Crosse
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La Crosse, Wisconsin
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School Counselor | 2026-27 School Year
Madison Country Day School·Waunakee, Wisconsin
Job functions:
2+ yrs exp.
Master's degree
11-50 employees
Job Description
School Counselor | 2026-27 School Year
Madison Country Day School, a PreK-12 International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, is seeking an experienced, engaging, and compassionate school counselor to join our Student Services Team. We need a counselor who understands best practices in supporting student mental health and who is passionate about their work. We are looking for individuals who share our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment for a quality education.
POSITION
The ideal candidate is flexible and adaptive and will enjoy collaborating with our current school counselor and dedicated educators who are instructing Pre-K through Grade 12 students through an intellectually stimulating, personally enriching, and academically challenging program. This School Counselor will work with students in grades PreK-8. We are looking for an individual with elementary, upper elementary, and middle school experience, though all certified counselors are invited to apply.
Applicants will be excited to be an active member of the MCDS Student Services team. Applicants must have successful experience working with culturally diverse students, teachers, families, and communities. Additionally, applicants must be innovative, creative, collaborative, hold a growth mindset, and be passionate about working with children of all ages.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary duties include, but are not limited to:
- Build and maintain effective relationships with parents to create an effective school-parent partnership for the benefit of the student.
- Work collaboratively with family members, specialist teachers, and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for all students.
- Have difficult conversations with parents, peers, and students with respect and professionalism.
- Create learning support plans for students with mental health concerns.
- Teach classes related to social emotional topics.
- Maintain student records in compliance with school policy, state and federal regulations.
- Meet with students on an as needed or on-going basis for emotional wellbeing, crisis management, and student mediation.
- Provide restorative work between students.
- Lead support groups in small cohorts for students (lunch bunch, etc.).
- Conduct observations of behavior (academic and social) within the classroom, playground, and during social time.
- Collaborate with teachers to provide social-emotional learning curriculum.
- Provide direct support to teachers for the academic and emotional needs of students who require more than the regular standards of good teaching practice. Help build accountability with check-ins and plan reviews.
- Join in Student Support Meetings to provide support, advice, and expertise for supporting students of concern.
- Provide support for parents regarding the mental health and well-being of their children
- Perform crisis interventions as needed, and coordinate critical incident intervention and best practices in coordination with other area schools.
- Attend faculty meetings on a regular basis and parent education evenings when relevant topics present themselves.
- Keep Division Heads and Head of School apprised of sensitive and escalated issues, meetings, and conversations with parents, teachers, and students.
- Refer families to psychologists and other mental health resources for their child.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL
- Be intellectually curious and have the desire to spark a love of learning in students.
- Have an understanding of the impact of mental health and learning disabilities on students’ daily academic performance and mood.
- Have a warm and friendly personality.
- Preserve confidentiality (conversational information, documentation, etc.)
- Work closely with colleagues in mentoring and collaborative relationships.
- Have an in-depth understanding of child/adolescent mental health issues including (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, ADHD, ASD, and behavior problems.
- Have an understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to provide culturally sensitive counseling and intervention.
- Have an understanding of local and national resources for the support of students and families
- Have the ability to coordinate well with psychiatric and psychotherapeutic providers in the community.
- Have knowledge of all stages of childhood development.
- Have crisis intervention skills including suicide assessment skills.
- Work efficiently in a Microsoft Windows or Mac environment using Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Blackbaud K-12; and can confidently learn new technology.
- Have a working knowledge of social media platforms.
- Have the ability to work in a moderately noisy environment.
- Work collaboratively in a hands-on team environment.
- Have experience designing and/or leading SEL lessons to students.
- Have experience in facilitating support groups for students.
- Be a visible member of the student, parent, and faculty community, actively participating in the life of the school. Through participation, become aware of issues general to the student body or specific to an individual student who could make use of counseling resources.
- Have a genuine appreciation of students of all ages, a sense of humor, and the ability to work well within a collaborative environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 to 3 years of experience as a school counselor
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent listening skills
- Dedication to meeting the needs of diverse student learners
- Master’s degree or above in school counseling or mental health counseling required
- Being a licensed mental health professional (LICSW, LMFT, LMHC) is an advantage
BENEFITS
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
TO APPLY
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ABOUT MCDS
Our Mission: To inspire each student to discover their extraordinary capacity to learn and thrive in an evolving world by cultivating a challenging environment and a supportive community.
Madison Country Day School is Dane County’s only independent PreK-12 International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering a challenging and comprehensive college‑preparatory education, including the Madison, Wisconsin area’s only International Baccalaureate program. In an environment where each community member is truly known, MCDS students develop a deep knowledge base and life-long critical and creative thinking skills.
At MCDS, we seek energetic, flexible, and open-minded colleagues who are motivated by new opportunities and challenges. We are seeking colleagues who are passionate about and committed to the mission and vision of Madison County Day School and are able to demonstrate the values and traits of the International Baccalaureate Programmes and Learner Profile.
Madison Country Day School’s vision is for all members of the school community to feel valued and supported, as well as inspired to embrace the diversity of each person. MCDS respects, affirms, and protects the dignity and worth of each member of its community. We seek to establish a culture wherein every member feels safe, valued, and encouraged to participate in every aspect of the community.
MCDS embraces and celebrates diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or sexual identity in its hiring.
Madison Country Day School
School Counselor | 2026-27 School Year
Waunakee, Wisconsin
New 1m ago11-50 employees
Job functions:
2+ yrs exp.
Master's degree
Job Description
School Counselor | 2026-27 School Year
Madison Country Day School, a PreK-12 International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, is seeking an experienced, engaging, and compassionate school counselor to join our Student Services Team. We need a counselor who understands best practices in supporting student mental health and who is passionate about their work. We are looking for individuals who share our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment for a quality education.
POSITION
The ideal candidate is flexible and adaptive and will enjoy collaborating with our current school counselor and dedicated educators who are instructing Pre-K through Grade 12 students through an intellectually stimulating, personally enriching, and academically challenging program. This School Counselor will work with students in grades PreK-8. We are looking for an individual with elementary, upper elementary, and middle school experience, though all certified counselors are invited to apply.
Applicants will be excited to be an active member of the MCDS Student Services team. Applicants must have successful experience working with culturally diverse students, teachers, families, and communities. Additionally, applicants must be innovative, creative, collaborative, hold a growth mindset, and be passionate about working with children of all ages.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary duties include, but are not limited to:
- Build and maintain effective relationships with parents to create an effective school-parent partnership for the benefit of the student.
- Work collaboratively with family members, specialist teachers, and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for all students.
- Have difficult conversations with parents, peers, and students with respect and professionalism.
- Create learning support plans for students with mental health concerns.
- Teach classes related to social emotional topics.
- Maintain student records in compliance with school policy, state and federal regulations.
- Meet with students on an as needed or on-going basis for emotional wellbeing, crisis management, and student mediation.
- Provide restorative work between students.
- Lead support groups in small cohorts for students (lunch bunch, etc.).
- Conduct observations of behavior (academic and social) within the classroom, playground, and during social time.
- Collaborate with teachers to provide social-emotional learning curriculum.
- Provide direct support to teachers for the academic and emotional needs of students who require more than the regular standards of good teaching practice. Help build accountability with check-ins and plan reviews.
- Join in Student Support Meetings to provide support, advice, and expertise for supporting students of concern.
- Provide support for parents regarding the mental health and well-being of their children
- Perform crisis interventions as needed, and coordinate critical incident intervention and best practices in coordination with other area schools.
- Attend faculty meetings on a regular basis and parent education evenings when relevant topics present themselves.
- Keep Division Heads and Head of School apprised of sensitive and escalated issues, meetings, and conversations with parents, teachers, and students.
- Refer families to psychologists and other mental health resources for their child.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL
- Be intellectually curious and have the desire to spark a love of learning in students.
- Have an understanding of the impact of mental health and learning disabilities on students’ daily academic performance and mood.
- Have a warm and friendly personality.
- Preserve confidentiality (conversational information, documentation, etc.)
- Work closely with colleagues in mentoring and collaborative relationships.
- Have an in-depth understanding of child/adolescent mental health issues including (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, ADHD, ASD, and behavior problems.
- Have an understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to provide culturally sensitive counseling and intervention.
- Have an understanding of local and national resources for the support of students and families
- Have the ability to coordinate well with psychiatric and psychotherapeutic providers in the community.
- Have knowledge of all stages of childhood development.
- Have crisis intervention skills including suicide assessment skills.
- Work efficiently in a Microsoft Windows or Mac environment using Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Blackbaud K-12; and can confidently learn new technology.
- Have a working knowledge of social media platforms.
- Have the ability to work in a moderately noisy environment.
- Work collaboratively in a hands-on team environment.
- Have experience designing and/or leading SEL lessons to students.
- Have experience in facilitating support groups for students.
- Be a visible member of the student, parent, and faculty community, actively participating in the life of the school. Through participation, become aware of issues general to the student body or specific to an individual student who could make use of counseling resources.
- Have a genuine appreciation of students of all ages, a sense of humor, and the ability to work well within a collaborative environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 to 3 years of experience as a school counselor
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent listening skills
- Dedication to meeting the needs of diverse student learners
- Master’s degree or above in school counseling or mental health counseling required
- Being a licensed mental health professional (LICSW, LMFT, LMHC) is an advantage
BENEFITS
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
TO APPLY
Scroll down to the "APPLY FOR THIS POSITION" button below.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
ABOUT MCDS
Our Mission: To inspire each student to discover their extraordinary capacity to learn and thrive in an evolving world by cultivating a challenging environment and a supportive community.
Madison Country Day School is Dane County’s only independent PreK-12 International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering a challenging and comprehensive college‑preparatory education, including the Madison, Wisconsin area’s only International Baccalaureate program. In an environment where each community member is truly known, MCDS students develop a deep knowledge base and life-long critical and creative thinking skills.
At MCDS, we seek energetic, flexible, and open-minded colleagues who are motivated by new opportunities and challenges. We are seeking colleagues who are passionate about and committed to the mission and vision of Madison County Day School and are able to demonstrate the values and traits of the International Baccalaureate Programmes and Learner Profile.
Madison Country Day School’s vision is for all members of the school community to feel valued and supported, as well as inspired to embrace the diversity of each person. MCDS respects, affirms, and protects the dignity and worth of each member of its community. We seek to establish a culture wherein every member feels safe, valued, and encouraged to participate in every aspect of the community.
MCDS embraces and celebrates diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or sexual identity in its hiring.
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Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Waupun
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1 jobWaunakee
1 jobLa Crosse
1 jobMilwaukee
1 jobEau Claire
1 jobSchool Counselor Job Market in Wisconsin
A snapshot from current Wisconsin openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- United Community Center1
- Madison Country Day School1
- School District of La Crosse1
- Eau Claire Area School District1
- Pulaski Community School District1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education2
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in school counselor jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active Wisconsin School Counselor license issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
- Master's degree in school counseling or a closely related counseling field
- Completed supervised practicum and internship hours in a K-12 school setting
- Strong knowledge of Wisconsin academic standards and post-secondary planning requirements
- Experience delivering individual and group counseling using evidence-based interventions
- Proficiency with student information systems and data-driven counseling program development
School Counselor Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a school counselor in Wisconsin?
To become a school counselor in Wisconsin you must earn a master's degree in school counseling, complete a supervised school counseling internship, and obtain a license from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The DPI issues a School Counselor license under its educator licensing framework, which requires passing the relevant Praxis exam and a background check. Most Wisconsin university programs are designed to meet DPI licensure requirements directly.
Which companies hire school counselors in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin school counselor roles are posted by United Community Center, Madison Country Day School, and School District of La Crosse and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Public school districts are the dominant employers, but cooperative educational service agencies and private and charter schools also post openings throughout the year.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most school counselor jobs?
Waupun, Pulaski, and Waunakee consistently have the most school counselor openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of the size of Milwaukee Public Schools and the density of charter and private schools in the metro, while Madison's openings are driven by the Madison Metropolitan School District and the concentration of educational institutions tied to the University of Wisconsin system.
Are there remote school counselor jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of school counselor openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how central in-person student contact is to the work. The portions of the role most likely to be conducted remotely are administrative tasks, virtual college advising sessions, and tele-mental-health check-ins at districts that have adopted hybrid service models.
How can I get hired as a school counselor in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a school counseling internship embedded within a Wisconsin district during your master's program, since many districts convert strong interns into hires when positions open. Large systems like Milwaukee Public Schools and the Madison Metropolitan School District run new counselor residency pipelines, and candidates who also hold a Wisconsin teaching license or background in school psychology or social work have a clear lateral path into counseling roles. Building a data-driven counseling program portfolio and obtaining your DPI license before graduation gives you a competitive edge over candidates still completing licensure.
Where can I find and apply to school counselor jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to school counselor jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from districts and schools across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your license level, grade preference, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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