School Counselor

•PCH

Putnam City

Putnam City High School

•Warr Acres, Oklahoma This job is also posted in Putnam City

Job Details

Job ID:

5934033

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

TITLE:

Secondary School Guidance Counselor

•High School

QUALIFICATIONS

A valid certificate as a guidance counselor.

Master's degree.

Such alternative to the above qualifications

as the Board may find appropriate and

acceptable.

REPORTS TO

Principal

JOB GOALS

To help students overcome problems that impede learning and to assist them in making educational, occupational, and life plans that help them become college & career ready.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Aids students in course and subject selection and assigns students to classes.

Orients students to school procedures and varied opportunities for learning.

Works to prevent students from dropping out of school, including presenting options to at-risk students.

Coordinates/assists in development of master schedule.

Maintains student records towards graduation requirements.

Works to address needs of 504 & special education students.

Make recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships and provide student records including follow-up.

Connects students to participate in school and community events.

Helps students evaluate career interests and choices.

Coordinates and administers testing programs as assigned.

Counsels' students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to home and family relations, health, emotional adjustment and school related issues.

Provides follow-up meetings with students related to drug/alcohol suspensions.

Continuous documented communication with parents.

Maintains district guidance program.

Provides in-service training in guidance for teachers and student teachers. (includes suicide prevention and bullying)

Assists administrators and faculty on matters of student discipline.

Assists in the orientation of new faculty members.

Coordinates & facilitates support groups with students.

Assists with student mediation in solving problems and handling situations.

Assists students with scholarships & program information related to college / career fields in coordination with college / career counselor.

Coordinates clearing house for NCAA.

Coordinates with off-campus programs for proper student placement and meeting graduation requirements. (Francis Tuttle, Ombudsman, Positive Changes, Project Hope, and Special Services related programs.)

Monitors student records in progress of meeting requirements for Oklahoma Promise.

Performs supervisory duties as assigned by building administration.

Performs other duties as may be assigned by building administration.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Ten-month basis. Salary to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Requirements