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Ashland Independent

Elementary Guidance Counselor

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Ashland, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/23/2026

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An Academic or Guidance Counselor provides guidance to students in elementary, middle and high schools to help them succeed academically and socially. Works with school teachers and administrators to address problems that affect student performance, and identifies resources for students and families. Helps high school students to plan academic course work and advises on the college search and application process.

$69,746 / year median in Kentucky

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Organization Details Organization Information The mission of the Ashland Independent School District, as a standard of excellence in Kentucky and the nation, is to ensure for each student a globally comprehensive education in a positive nurturing environment which provides individualized learning opportunities, produces responsible citizens and instills a desire for life long learning through quality instructional programs, sound fiscal management, visionary leadership and a partnership involving home, school and the community. There are seven schools in the district: a high school, a middle school, and five elementary schools. The district also operates an alternative school that targets at-risk students in grades 7 through 12 and a Head Start program for preschool children. In an ongoing effort to include families in their children's education, our schools offer services via the Ashland Family Resource Center, the South Ashland Family Resource Center, and the Ashland Youth Services Center. Organization Website http://www.ashland.k12.ky.us/ Organization Address 1820 Hickman St Ashland, KY 41101 Job Details Vacancy

ID 20262027 - 01419

Position Category School Counselor Title Elementary Guidance Counselor Description Guidance Counselor at Poage Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year Comments 190 day contract To apply online or view anti-discrimination statement, please visit www.ashland.kyschools.us Start Date 08/17/2026 Posted Date 08/10/2026 Vacancy Type Full-Time Grade Level P-5 Elementary Organization Ashland Independent Sub Organization(s) Poage Elementary School Subject Area(s) None Contact(s) Amy Wessel (606) 327-2706 amy.wessel@ashland.kyschools.us Derek Howard (606) 327-2706 sean.howard@ashland.kyschools.us