High School Counselor (2026-2027 School Year)

Sylvan Hills JR High-152; Sherwood (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Pulaski County Special School District seeks a High School Counselor at Sylvan Hills JR High-152 in Sherwood, AR for the 2026-2027 school year. The position supports a comprehensive guidance program and collaborates with students, families and staff to promote academic and personal growth.

The candidate must hold Arkansas certification in Secondary Counseling and meet district requirements. The role involves planning counseling services, coordinating with teachers, and contributing to student

Qualifications

• Arkansas certification in Secondary Counseling.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling for all students using both individual and group methods.
• Collect, update and maintain educational, vocational, and social informational materials.
• Conduct group guidance activities to disseminate information including orientation sessions, pre-registration, career units, work opportunities, graduation and promotion requirements, college and other post-secondary institutions' entrance requirements, and financial aid programs.
• Work with students in educational and vocational planning, provide placement and assist in the scheduling process.
• Interpret student transcripts and cumulative folders to ensure that students meet graduation requirements
• Administer the testing program and interpret results to students, parents and faculty for use in placement, program development and individual assessment. Testing includes, along with the district-wide program, college entrance exams and scholarship tests.
• Maintain cumulative records of each student.
• Make referrals to both in-district sources and outside agencies.
• Conduct conferences with faculty, parents and referral agencies.
• Provide in-service programs for faculty and community in all aspects of the guidance program.
• Conduct surveys for curriculum planning and program improvement and to supplement the information service such as local job market surveys.
• Implement short and long-range follow-up studies for curriculum development and to assess current services.
• Maintain records of activities for reporting purposes, program evaluation and development, and self-evaluation.
• Assist in related areas of knowledge and interest, such as curriculum development and student programs.
• Know and adhere to the Board of Education policies, Desegregation Plan, district and school guidelines and regulations.
• Assist in the minimum competency program through test administration, interpretation, and placement for remediation.
• Participate in the programs of the district and the individual school, including in-service and faculty meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Arkansas certification in Secondary Counseling

Bachelor degree

Job description

High School Counselor (2026-2027 School Year)

Pulaski County Special School District Sylvan Hills JR High-152 - Sherwood, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5931332

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR

QUALIFICATIONS: Arkansas certification in Secondary Counseling

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOALS: The counselor is responsible for implementing and maintaining a guidance program designed to provide optimum development for each student.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Provide counseling for all students using both individual and group methods.
• 2. Collect, update and maintain educational, vocational, and social informational materials.
• 3. Conduct group guidance activities to disseminate information including orientation sessions, pre-registration, career units, work opportunities, graduation and promotion requirements, college and other post-secondary institutions' entrance requirements, and financial aid programs.
• 4. Work with students in educational and vocational planning, provide placement and assist in the scheduling process.
• 5. Interpret student transcripts and cumulative folders to ensure that students meet graduation requirements
• 6. Administer the testing program and interpret results to students, parents and faculty for use in placement, program development and individual assessment. Testing includes, along with the district-wide program, college entrance exams and scholarship tests.
• 7. Maintain cumulative records of each student.
• 8. Make referrals to both in-district sources and outside agencies.
• 9. Conduct conferences with faculty, parents and referral agencies.
• 10. Provide in-service programs for faculty and community in all aspects of the guidance program.
• 11. Conduct surveys for curriculum planning and program improvement and to supplement the information service such as local job market surveys.
• 12. Implement short and long-range follow-up studies for curriculum development and to assess current services.
• 13. Maintain records of activities for reporting purposes, program evaluation and development, and self-evaluation.
• 14. Assist in related areas of knowledge and interest, such as curriculum development and student programs.
• 15. Know and adhere to the Board of Education policies, Desegregation Plan, district and school guidelines and regulations.
• 16. Assist in the minimum competency program through test administration, interpretation, and placement for remediation.
• 17. Participate in the programs of the district and the individual school, including in-service and faculty meetings.
• 18. Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary Range: Teacher Salary Schedule. Placement depends upon education and experience.

Length of Contract: 210 days per contract year

ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS: YES

Position Type: Temporary

Job Categories: Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity (including in admission, access, treatment, employment, or vocational opportunities).

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• KATRINA WILSON , PERSONNEL SPECIALIST II
• 960 E DIXON ROAD
• LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas 72206
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]