Middle School Counselor

The district is seeking a full-time Middle School Counselor for the school year. The middle school counselor teaches guidance during middle school exploratories, including career exploration, provides social-emotional support through small groups and individual counseling, and coordinates services with outside agencies, parents, and school faculty and administration.

This position is open until filled.

About Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District

Strengthen
• Build
• Lead

The Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District is a dynamic and student-centered educational community serving approximately 1,769 students from preschool through 12th grade. Located just minutes from Sioux City, the district benefits from access to metropolitan resources while preserving the advantages of a close-knit, small-town atmosphere. Under the leadership of Superintendent Mr. Chad Janzen, the district is committed to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement.

Guided by its mission - "In partnership with parents and the community, the Sergeant Bluff-Luton Schools will challenge students to take personal responsibility for their education and to apply their learning to a diverse and changing world" - SBL empowers students to thrive in an ever-evolving global landscape.

With four schools, Primary (PK–2), Elementary (3–5), Middle (6–8), and High School (9–12), the district maintains a student-teacher ratio of approximately 15:1, ensuring personalized instruction and meaningful relationships. All four buildings consistently outperform Iowa state averages in core academic areas, reflecting a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement. Additionally, SBL CSD consistently ranks in the top 10 in teacher pay in the state of Iowa, demonstrating its commitment to attracting and retaining top-tier educators.

SBL's curriculum is designed for all learners, offering robust instruction in literacy, math, science, and social studies, while also leading the region in innovative Career and Technical Education (CTE). Students explore real-world pathways through programs such as:

• Student Run School Enterprises including:
• • Warrior Enterprises, where students manage and operate multiple businesses, such as concessions and a coffee shop.
• Warrior Manufacturing, where students design, manufacture and sell items, including signs.
• Warrior Culinary, where students create and sell culinary dishes and treats. Students regularly place first at the State competitions and earn spots at the National ProStart and FCCLA competitions.
• Computer Science is integrated throughout grades K–8, with specific courses offered in grades 7–12, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Students regularly place first at state competitions and earn spots at the National TSA competition.
• Health Science offers multiple courses that prepare students to pursue careers across the entire health care sector.
• A Fire Science Program is schedule to launch in the spring of 2026

The district's commitment to modern learning environments is evident in its recent $37 million bond initiative to construct a new primary building, ensuring that the youngest learners begin their educational journey in a space designed for exploration, safety, and growth.

Sergeant Bluff-Luton is more than a school system, it's a community of Warriors. With a bold identity rooted in strength, leadership, and pride, SBL continues to Strengthen character, Build futures, and Lead with purpose.