School Counselor

Lawton Public Schools

San Jacinto (CA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Lawton Public Schools seeks a Guidance Counselor for the Secondary/ SR High to help students, families, and staff with career and educational planning and goal setting. The role includes interpreting assessments and guiding students toward educational paths.

Under the Director of Pupil Services, you will schedule classes, provide information on opportunities, coordinate with colleges and community partners, and support dropout prevention while maintaining accurate records and communicating with

Qualifications

State certification as a Guidance Counselor is required (placeholder shown in text).
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
Bachelor's degree in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist students in evaluating aptitudes and developing education and occupation plans.
Assist students in course selections and evaluating career interests.
Assist in scheduling classes.
Disseminate information on occupational opportunities to students and classes studying occupations.
Assist students with admissions, scholarships, and identifying employment opportunities.
Coordinate with administrators and staff to assess student abilities and needs and inform stakeholders about guidance services.
Research educational and career opportunities and coordinate with colleges and community organizations.
Assist with orientation for new students and dropout prevention efforts.
Provide counseling to support personal growth and maturity.
Plan field trips to institutions of higher learning and relevant organizations.
Maintain records and provide student information to prospective colleges and employers.

Skills

Program eligibility knowledge

Admissions processes knowledge

Career opportunities knowledge

Differentiated instruction knowledge

Data systems knowledge

Education law knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Position Type:
Secondary/ COUNSELOR - SR HIGH
Date Posted:
2/20/2026
Location:
District wide

Guidance Counselor

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Director of Pupil Services, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with information on career and or educational opportunities; administer and interpret career assessment tools; and assist students in developing educational and occupational goals and plans.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

Assists students in evaluating students' aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in developing education and occupation plans consistent with such evaluation.
Assists students in making course and subject selections, as well as with evaluating career interests and choices.
Assists in the scheduling of classes.
Obtains and disseminates information regarding occupational opportunities to students and to classes studying occupations.
Assists students with admissions, scholarship and identifying employment opportunities.
Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with guidance services.
Researches educational and career opportunities, and coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists, and business and community organizations for the purpose of providing information, and making recommendations.
Assists with the registration and orientation students who are new to the school regarding procedures and educational opportunities.
Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.
Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
Plans and coordinates field trips to institutions of higher learning, businesses and other organizations related to guidance responsibilities.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of pre/post high school program eligibility requirements.
Knowledge of college/university admissions processes, scholarship programs and other educational opportunities.
Knowledge of current developments in business and industry regarding career opportunities and employment.
Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.