High School Counselor

High School Counselor West Fork School District West Fork School District - West Fork, Arkansas Job Details

Job ID:

5770208

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Job Description The 7-12 School Counselor will design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the Arkansas School Counseling Improvement Act (Act 190), the Arkansas LEARNS Act framework and the Arkansas ACCESS Act framework. This position places a heavy emphasis on guiding students toward a "Success-Ready" future via intentional college exploration, career pathway navigation, and data-driven academic scheduling. The counselor serves as the primary architect for student master scheduling and graduation progression monitoring. Performance Responsibilities & Essential Duties 1. College & Career Readiness Student Success Plans (SSPs): Lead the development, annual review, and implementation of digital Student Success Plans for all students in grades 8-12, partnering actively with students, parents, and advisory teachers.

Career Pathway & CTE Coordination:

Guide students through Arkansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, aligning student aptitudes with local high-demand industry needs and helping them achieve "CTE Completer" status where applicable.

Post-Secondary Transitions:

Assist students with college applications, the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship application, FAFSA completion (FAFSA Frenzy events), institutional scholarships, and military enlistment processes.

Work-Based Learning Integration:

Partner with regional employers and district coordinators to connect junior and senior students to Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities, youth apprenticeships, and industry-recognized credentialing. 2. Academic Advising, Master Scheduling, & Credentials

Course Scheduling & Registration:

Manage the student registration, course selection, and schedule adjustment process for grades 7-12. Coordinate closely with administration to build a student-centered master schedule.

Graduation Tracking:

Regularly audit student transcripts to guarantee that every student meets state graduation requirements.

Accelerated Learning Placement:

Identify and place eligible students in advanced courses, including Advanced Placement (AP), Concurrent College Credit enrollment, and honors classes.

Academic Intervention:

Utilize student data systems to identify academic deficiencies and design intentional interventions to guide struggling students back onto a graduation pathway. 3. State Testing & Program Compliance

Comprehensive Counseling Plan:

Assist in writing and updating the district's Comprehensive School Counseling Plan, ensuring it is posted publicly on the district website by the state's August 1 deadline annually. 80/20

Time Rule:

Adhere strictly to Arkansas Act 190 mandates, ensuring that at least 80% of monthly work hours are spent providing direct and indirect services to students, with no more than 20% allocated to administrative duties.

Assessment Support:

Assist with the administration and data interpretation of state-mandated assessments, as well as career/college aptitude tools (e.g., ACT, PreACT, ASVAB, and state-approved career exploration platforms). 4. Social-Emotional & Crisis Support (Indirect/Direct Services)

Responsive Services:

Provide short-term individual and small-group counseling to address barriers to learning, behavioral challenges, and peer relationships using the state's

G.U.I.D.E.

for Life personal competency framework.

Crisis Response:

Intervene in crisis situations, performing threat/suicide assessments as required by state law, and provide appropriate referrals to community mental health agencies. Minimum Qualifications & Job Requirements

Education:

Master's Degree in School Counseling from an institution approved by the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

Licensure:

Valid Arkansas Educator License with a Standard School Counselor (K-12) endorsement.

Background Clearances:

Satisfactory completion of an FBI non-criminal, fingerprint-based background check and clear documentation from the Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry.

Skills:

Proficiency with student information databases (e.g., eSchoolPLUS, Triand) and state-approved online college/career exploration platforms. Thorough knowledge of Arkansas requirements and higher education admission processes. Strong communication skills for hosting parent workshops, financial aid nights, and community career fairs.

Position Type:

Full-time