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High School Counselor (2026-2027 School Year) Pulaski County Special School District Sylvan Hills JR High-152 - Sherwood, Arkansas Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in

Pulaski County Special School District Job Details Job ID:

5931332

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

POSITION TITLE

HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR QUALIFICATIONS

Arkansas certification in Secondary Counseling

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

JOB GOALS

The counselor is responsible for implementing and maintaining a guidance program designed to provide optimum development for each student.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide counseling for all students using both individual and group methods. 2. Collect, update and maintain educational, vocational, and social informational materials. 3. Conduct group guidance activities to disseminate information including orientation sessions, pre-registration, career units, work opportunities, graduation and promotion requirements, college and other post-secondary institutions' entrance requirements, and financial aid programs. 4. Work with students in educational and vocational planning, provide placement and assist in the scheduling process. 5. Interpret student transcripts and cumulative folders to ensure that students meet graduation requirements 6. Administer the testing program and interpret results to students, parents and faculty for use in placement, program development and individual assessment. Testing includes, along with the district-wide program, college entrance exams and scholarship tests. 7. Maintain cumulative records of each student. 8. Make referrals to both in-district sources and outside agencies. 9. Conduct conferences with faculty, parents and referral agencies. 10. Provide in-service programs for faculty and community in all aspects of the guidance program. 11. Conduct surveys for curriculum planning and program improvement and to supplement the information service such as local job market surveys. 12. Implement short and long-range follow-up studies for curriculum development and to assess current services. 13. Maintain records of activities for reporting purposes, program evaluation and development, and self-evaluation. 14. Assist in related areas of knowledge and interest, such as curriculum development and student programs. 15. Know and adhere to the Board of Education policies, Desegregation Plan, district and school guidelines and regulations. 16. Assist in the minimum competency program through test administration, interpretation, and placement for remediation. 17. Participate in the programs of the district and the individual school, including in-service and faculty meetings. 18. Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary Range:

Teacher Salary Schedule. Placement depends upon education and experience.

Length of Contract:

210 days per contract year

ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS

YES

APPLICATION DEADLINE

: 10 DAYS

FROM ORIGINAL DATE OF POSTING OR UNTIL FILLED EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel. PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity (including in admission, access, treatment, employment, or vocational opportunities).

Position Type:

Temporary Job Categories:

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor Job Requirements Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information

KATRINA WILSON , PERSONNEL SPECIALIST II 960 E DIXON ROAD LITTLE

ROCK, Arkansas 72206

Phone:

5012342040

Fax:

5012342040

Email:

KWILSON8382

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