Middle School Counselor 

Middle School Counselor 
Prairie Winds Middle School

There is a full-time (1.00 FTE) Middle School Counselor position available at Prairie Winds Middle School beginning August 2026, for the 2026-27 school year.

Summary of Duties:

Mankato Area Public Schools currently has an opening for a licensed school counselor. School Counselors serve a vital role in supporting the whole child. We are seeking candidates that support inclusive, equitable, and safe learning environments. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Listening to students’ concerns about academic, emotional, or social concerns
• Leading monthly SEL classroom lessons
• Helping students process problems and plan goals and actions related to student support
• Mediate conflict between students and teachers
• Improve parent/teacher relationships
• Facilitate Rising Scholar enrichment groups for students
• Refer students to psychologists and other mental health resources
• Work on academic boards to improve learning conditions
• Collaborate with school social workers and school psychologists in support of student needs (SEL, Attendance, Resources, Assessments, etc.)
• Coordinate and support 504 development and implementation

Qualifications Required: 
MN licensure in School Counseling

Salary Range:
$51,025 – 93,287 (based on the MTA salary schedule)

Eligible Employee Benefits include:

• Teacher Retirement Associations (TRA) Retirement Pension
• 403(b) Retirement Matching Program
• Medical Coverage
• Fully Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave, Personal Leave, and Holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Application deadline:
March 22, 2026, or until filled.

Candidates should complete the online application found at www.isd77.org  Please upload official transcripts & 3 current letters of recommendation to your online application.

This position will be filled on the basis of experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District.  District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.

For further information contact Jason Grovom, Principal at 507-345-6625.