School Counselor

Ocean Springs School District; Ocean Springs (MS); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ocean Springs School District seeks a Guidance Counselor for Pecan Park Elementary to support students' social, emotional, and academic development. The position focuses on promoting a positive school climate, coordinating counseling services, and collaborating with teachers, parents, and community partners.

The role requires an AA Certification in School Counseling and strong communication skills; prior experience is preferred.

Formación

• AA Certification in School Counseling Endorsement Area 436 is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good physical condition with ability to lift 10 pounds.
• Philosophy of school counseling emphasizing academic leadership, curriculum knowledge, and a safe, orderly and effective school climate.
• A standard operation procedure that promotes two-way communications and grassroots input in the decision-making process.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Counseling philosophy

Academic leadership

Curriculum knowledge

School climate

Performance expectations

Parent involvement

Community involvement

Educación

AA Certification in School Counseling Endorsement Area 436

Descripción del empleo

• Position Type:
  Elementary School/ Guidance Counselor
  
• Date Posted:
  11/3/2026
  
• Location:
  Pecan Park Elementary
  
• Date Available:
  01/04/2027
  

POSITION:GUIDANCE COUNSELOR - PECAN PARK ELEMENTARY
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum:

• AA Certification in School Counseling Endorsement Area 436.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good physical condition with ability to lift 10 pounds
• A philosophy of school counseling which includes the providing of:
• Academic leadership,
• Curriculum knowledge,
• A safe, orderly and effective school climate,
• High performance expectations,
• Parent and community involvement, and
• A standard operation procedure that promotes two-way communications and grass roots input in the decision-making process.

Additional Preferred:

• Experience as a school counselor.
• Successful experience in managing a growing, modern comprehensive school guidance program.

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 195-215 Days (as determined by Job Assignment) - Certified/Exempt
SALARY: Commensurate with the Ocean Springs salary schedule for certified positions for the 2026 –2027school year.

Any person desiring to transfer within the system must adhere to School Board Policy GBE
The Ocean Springs School District employs qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of non-related medical condition or handicap.