Guidance Counselor - 1050 - NMS

Guidance Counselor

• 1050
• NMS Hardin County School District North Middle School
• Radcliff, Kentucky This job is also posted in Hardin County Schools (KY) Job Details

Job ID:

5692520

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Job Description

CLASS TITLE

School Counselor This position is for the 2026/2027 school year.

BASIC FUNCTION

To work with individuals and organizations to promote the academic, career, and personal/social development of students.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The school counselor develops a process and procedure for planning, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive developmental program of guidance and counseling. The school counselor promotes a developmental, preventive guidance program to all students within the school. The school counselor uses individual and group counseling to address mental, physical, and emotional barriers to learning and to help each child learn at high levels. The school counselor functions in a cooperative process to assist others to effectively meet the needs of students, and through consultation, advocates for students. The school counselor functions as a coordinator in bringing together people and resources in the school, the community, and the district for the fullest academic career, personal, and social development of the students. The school counselor collaborates with other school and district staff to design and coordinate a testing program that helps students identify their abilities, aptitudes, achievements, and interests. The school counselor is a professional who acts within legal and ethical guidelines to accomplish educational purposes. The school counselor provides professional leadership within the school, community, and education profession to improve student learning and well being. The school counselor evaluates his or her own overall performance in relation to Kentucky's learner goals and implements a professional development plan. The school counselor uses technology to support instruction; access and manipulate data; enhance professional growth and productivity; communicate and collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the community; and conduct research. Maintains regular and predictable attendance. Adheres to the professional code of ethics.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Valid State Teacher Certificate
• Current Certificate for School Guidance Counselor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

195 elementary; 205 middle and high school. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$61,015 to $100,108 Per District Salary Schedule