High School Counselor - St. Joseph (2024-2025) Start time 7:40 am

Jefferson County Public Schools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated High School Counselor to join their team. This role involves implementing the District's guidance program, providing essential counseling services, and ensuring students receive the support they need for academic and personal development. With a focus on orientation, academic planning, and class scheduling, you will play a pivotal role in shaping students' futures. If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives and have the qualifications to back it up, this opportunity could be your next step in a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in guidance and counseling required.
• Three years of successful teaching or relevant school-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement the District's guidance program at the building level.
• Provide individual and group counseling services for students.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in guidance and counseling

Job description

High School Counselor - St. Joseph (2024-2025) Start time 7:40 am JobID: 34022

• Position Type:
  School-Based Administrators/ Secondary School Counselor
• Date Posted:
  1/28/2025
• Location:
  ST JOSEPH'S CHILDREN'S HOME
• Closing Date:
  02/12/2025

Note to new and existing Administrators: Acceptance of a JCPS administrator (Assistant Principal/Counselor) position serves as acknowledgement of a 2 year commitment to the position and location of acceptance. No new or existing administrator will be authorized to be considered for a lateral move until that commitment is met.

**Please note: If the vacancy you are seeking is more working calendar days than your current position (i.e. Elementary Counselor 195 to Middle/High School Counselor 215) or a higher salary grade than your current position (i.e. Middle/Elementary School AP grade 11 to High School AP grade 12), you may still apply because these are deemed to be promotional opportunities.

TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY FOR OUR STUDENTS, AND TO HAVE A STRONG INDIVIDUAL IN PLACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, THE CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE REVIEWED PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE DATE, AND A WAIVER WILL BE REQUESTED FOR THIS POSTING. CANDIDATES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION SHOULD APPLY IMMEDIATELY.

Job Description: (Attached)

Salary Schedules / Grade: IV / 09

Days/Hours: 215/8

Estimated New Hire Annual Salary Range: $63,662.03- $111,774.59 **Subject to Salary Placement Rules**

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree with major in guidance and counseling
• Certification in guidance and counseling by Kentucky Department of Education
• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience or relevant school-based experience
• Effective communication skills

TO APPLY:

• Complete the online application
• Upload a letter of interest
• Upload a current resume
• Upload a copy of your KY Administrator Certificate (if applicable)
• Identify 5 references with one being your current supervisor

** Information you enter in the Experience section of the online application will be used to verify your qualification for this position. Information should be entered accurately and completely.

** Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination.

Postings current as of 1/30/2025 1:42:09 PM CST.