Temporary Long-Term Sub Secondary Counselor

Sheridan Middle School; Sheridan (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Middle School in Sheridan, Arkansas is seeking a Temporary Long-Term Sub Secondary Counselor. Immediate starting date, salary based on the district Licensed Salary Schedule, reports to the campus principal or designee.

Ideal candidates hold an ADE Counselor license, demonstrate curriculum knowledge, and possess strong communication skills. This role involves crisis counseling, student conferences, and contributing to master schedule planning.

Qualifications

• Current Arkansas Department of Education Counselor’s teaching license.
• Thorough knowledge of curriculum and responsibilities including law and local policy.
• Able to send/receive email, create memos, navigate the internet, complete forms.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services as needed and available for conferences.
• Assist with graduation requirements and student guidance.
• Coordinate spring registration and orientation.
• Interpret test results to administrators, teachers, students and parents.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in dealings with students.

Skills

ADE Counselor license

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Computer literacy

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Temporary Long-Term Sub Secondary Counselor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5949235
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 1. Long-term sub
• 2. Job Type: ADE Licensed Counselor.
• 3. Reports to: Campus Principal or Designee.
• 4. Salary based on district Licensed Salary Schedule.
• 5. FLSA Status: Exempt

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Current Arkansas Department of Education Counselor’s teaching license.
• 2. Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter as well as all other areas of responsibility including law and local policy.
• 3. Must be computer literate with at least the ability to send and receive email, produce memos, navigate the internet as required by position responsibilities, accurately complete and submit program applications, forms, etc.
• 4. Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions, policies, and procedures.
• 5. Must be attentive to details, a self-starter, able to work effectively without constant or direct supervision. Must be able to multi-task.
• 6. Must be of good moral character and strictly follow the Code of Ethics for Arkansas Administrators.
• 7. Must have good communication and organizational skills.

GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to)

• 1. Adhere to and support federal and state law, school board policy, other school guidelines including administrative rules and guidelines.
• 2. Be available as needed for counseling at all times.
• 3. Provide Crisis Counseling when needed.
• 4. Be involved in teacher/parent/student conferences as needed.
• 5. Aid teachers in becoming aware of individual student academic, social, or physical needs.
• 6. Disseminate appropriate college, vocational, and career information when grade level appropriate.
• 7. Keep available up-to-date information regarding student concerns (i.e. drugs, alcohol, etc.).
• 8. Assist with the standardized testing process if needed.
• 9. Interpret test results to school administrators, teachers, students, and parents.
• 10. Be available to serve on committees, both campus and district-wide.
• 11. Help process referrals and appropriate placement.
• 12. Coordinate spring registration and orientation.
• 13. Be available to teach classes or make class presentations.
• 14. Assist with developing the master schedule, student registration, and student class placement as needed.
• 15. Assist students in making appropriate curricular and extracurricular choices.
• 16. Develop and present small or large group guidance activities.
• 17. (Secondary Counselors) Keep students advised of graduation requirements, their status toward graduation, their grade point, and any other information a student might need to know to graduate from high school.
• 18. Assist students in securing college scholarships or other financial aid to pursue a post-secondary education.
• 19. Practice punctual, timely, and accurate completion of required records and reports, and appropriate use of planning time.
• 20. Demonstrate tact and effective communication skills when dealing with others.
• 21. Demonstrate consistent co-operation and professionalism when dealing others.
• 22. The counselor will exercise confidentiality, discretion, and appropriate use of language when working with students.
• 23. Perform other duties as assigned by the campus principal or designee.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS and/or REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to sit, stand for prolonged periods of time, walk, occasionally stoop, lift objects that fall within the scope of job responsibility. Must have the dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.
• Intelligence: Requires the ability to read and follow a variety of instructions on district, state, and federal websites as well as hard copy.
• Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondences. Requires the ability to prepare reports, forms, system documentation, etc. using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of grammar.
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to give oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively. Must possess the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence. Must be able to deliver effective presentations to both small and large audiences.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $56,579 Per Year

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Deborah Mooney , Principal
• Sheridan Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]