The substitute counselor facilitates student development through implementing a comprehensive guidance program, providing academic, career, and personal counseling services, and supporting social-emotional health. They plan and deliver counseling activities, collaborate with staff and parents, and promote a positive school climate. Qualifications include a master's in counseling, appropriate certification, and experience in school counseling. Responsibilities encompass instructional management, program evaluation, student goal-setting, intervention, and community engagement. The role supervises clerical staff and counseling aides, requires strong organizational and communication skills, and involves working in a typical school environment with occasional travel. The position emphasizes ethical standards, professional growth, and adherence to district policies, with compensation starting at $38.24 per hour, as needed.