School Counselor
Ball State University
Job Description
Burris Laboratory School
School Counselor
Ball State University
The Ball State University is seeking a school counselor for Burris Laboratory School. The school counselor supervises BSU school counseling interns at the undergraduate and graduate level. Additionally, the counselor meets with middle and high school students to enhance their social, emotional and academic wellbeing. The school counselor is also responsible for scholarships, college planning and AP testing.
Burris Laboratory School was established to provide a stellar K-12 educational environment in which pre-service teachers from Ball State University observe and provide learning opportunities for students with highly effective teachers using innovative instructional strategies aligned with Indiana standards.
At Ball State University, Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Position Function: Will work in a laboratory environment with elementary, middle school and high school students, grades kindergarten through twelve. The school counselor will provide counseling and guidance services to students.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university by date of appointment.
Minimum Experience: Experience working in student advising and/or counseling position. May be as internship.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited university in education, counseling, or related field of study by date of employment. One year of experience as a school counselor. Evidence of knowledge and skill in using educational technologies; evidence of knowledge and skill in working effectively with children with exceptionalities.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
The salary range for this position is: $48,500 – $74,312
Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/36013
Include the following documents with your application: resume and cover letter addressed to search committee chair. In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through March 20, 2023.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.
The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and integrity, social responsibility, gratitude and valuing the intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State students, faculty and staff are empowered in a culture that believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They are supported by living and learning facilities that enable intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the world, and we’ve dedicated our University to do the same.
The university offers an excellent wellness program and extensive benefits offerings to include a generous paid time off package and paid parental leave. For further information regarding benefits please visit:
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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