High School Counselor

High School Counselor Position Category Student Support Services Position Type High School Counselor Posting Start Date 4/27/2026 Posting End Date 5/29/2026 Position Start Date 8/6/2026 School District Purcell Public Schools City, State Purcell , OK United States Description Purcell High School is seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and organized High School Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a student-centered advocate committed to supporting our students' academic, career, and social-emotional development. At PHS, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of Dragon Pride where every student is prepared for success beyond graduation.

Key Responsibilities Academic Advising:

Assist students with course selection, graduation requirements, and personalized education plans.

College & Career Readiness:

Guide post-secondary options, including college applications, scholarships, FAFSA completion, and vocational training.

Social-Emotional Support:

Offer individual and small-group counseling to address personal, social, or mental health concerns impacting student success.

Crisis Intervention:

Respond to immediate student needs and collaborate with external agencies when necessary.

Testing Coordination:

Assist in the administration and interpretation of state assessments (ACT, Pre-ACT, etc.).

Collaboration:

Act as a liaison between students, parents, teachers, and administration to ensure a holistic support system.

Skills:

Strong communication, time-management, and proficiency with student information systems (e.g., Wengage/Sylogist).

Attributes:

High level of integrity, confidentiality, and a genuine passion for working with teenagers.

Required Qualifications Certification:

Valid Oklahoma School Counselor Certificate (Secondary).

Education:

Master's Degree in School Counseling or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications Skills:

Strong communication, time-management, and proficiency with student information systems (e.g., Infinite Campus).

Attributes:

High level of integrity, confidentiality, and a genuine passion for working with teenagers Include the following materials with your application: Cover Letter Include the following materials with your application: Resume Include the following materials with your application: Transcripts Include the following materials with your application: Reference List Include the following materials with your application: Teaching/Administration Certification Application Instructions Send all required information to Ricky Hammer, High School Principal, at hammerr@purcellps.org Link Contact Name Ricky Hammer Contact Email Hammerr@purcellps.org