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.
Organization Details
Organization Information Jefferson County Public Schools is an urban school district serving metro Louisville. With more than 96,000 students in 172 school locations, JCPS is in the top 30 of the nation's largest school districts. JCPS provides students and their families with choices through the district's optional and magnet programs, magnet schools and magnet career academies that develop the unique interests, talents and abilities of a diverse student population. Find out more about this nationally recognized, award-winning school district by clicking here (http://www.jefferson.k12.ky.us/).
Organization Website http://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/
Organization Address 3332 Newburg Rd
Louisville, KY 40218
Job Details
Vacancy
ID 20262027 - 01091
Position Category School Counselor
Title Secondary ML Counselor at Southern High School
JOB ID 40409
Description Assumes responsibility for the implementation of the District's guidance program at the building level. Counselors provide systematic and on-going individual and group counseling services related to the academic, vocational, social and personal development of students. Secondary school counselors provide information, consultation, appraisal, testing, and referral services designed to achieve appropriate program selection, placement and career planning for students. Major component responsibilities include orientation, academic planning, and class scheduling for individual students, maintenance of all student records, and the implementation of federal, state, and local educational mandates
Comments SEE:
www.jcpsky.net (Employment - Job Listing)
Deadline:
August 8, 2026 11:30pm
JOB ID 40409
The District shall not discriminate in recruitment, employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer, or dismissal on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital or parental status, political affiliations or beliefs, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or limitations related to pregnan
Start Date 08/09/2026
Posted Date 07/28/2026
Vacancy Type Full-Time
Grade Level 9-12 High School
Organization Jefferson County
Sub Organization(s) Southern High
Subject Area(s) None
Contact(s) Clayton Snyder
(502) 485-3114
clayton.snyder@jefferson.kyschools.us
Sariena Sampson
(502) 485-8330
sariena.sampson@jefferson.kyschools.us
