2025-2026 School Counselor

LICKING HEIGHTS LOCAL SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION : SCHOOL COUNSELOR- HIGH SCHOOL

RESPONSIBLE TO : PRINCIPAL/DIRECTOR OF PUPIL SERVICES

INTRODUCTION :

At Licking Heights Local Schools, our commitment to student success drives everything we do.

We believe in providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on building

character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework, addressing

milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies, ensures that every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities, fostering well-rounded and socially responsible citizens.

To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools, staff members must embody a range of skills, including:

• Passion for education and student well-being
• Effective mentoring and guidance for students
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Continuous learning and professional development
• Forward-thinking planning and strategic decision-making
• Openness to two-way communication and community engagement

We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction, providing ongoing

professional development aligned with our district's vision, and creating a safe and empowering school environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school, career, and life.

JOB GOAL: School counselors provide all students equitable access to a comprehensive

school counseling program that reduces barriers to student success by focusing on academic, career, and social-emotional needs. Through collaboration with all stakeholders including families, staff and community, while using a strength-based perspective; students will be able to reach their full potential, succeed within the classroom, and become productive citizens in the 21 st century.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Master’s degree in School Counseling
• Appropriate State of Ohio school counselor license
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of

Education may find appropriate

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Design and implement a school counseling program in accordance with District policies and administrative guidelines, Operating Standards for Ohio Schools, and the provisions of State and Federal law.

1. Collect, analyze, present, and utilize data from a variety of sources to plan, implement, and continually improve my practice.

1. Provide individual and small group counseling to meet the academic, college/career,and social/emotional development needs of students.

1. Conduct large group and classroom guidance sessions focusing on study skills, learning strategies, conflict resolution, and to meet the academic, college/career, and social/emotional development needs of students.

1. Engage in collaborative planning with administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community to promote a comprehensive school counseling program plan.

1. Engage parents and community members in the educational process and in the support of student learning, achievement, and overall well-being.

1. Plan and deliver effective comprehensive counseling, activities and/or experiences in collaboration with staff to support students’ academic progress and goals and make adjustments as needed.

1. Implement all components of a comprehensive school counseling program and frequently reflect on future program development.

1. Consult with staff and families regarding student referrals, intervention strategies, student progress, school programs, and related issues.

1. Serve as a role model for students on how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings by demonstrating professionalism, modeling ethics, and seeking continuous professional learning.

1. Instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

1. Keep current and knowledgeable on educational issues, school counseling, anddistrict-related matters.

1. The school counselor adheres to American School Counselor Association and other relevant ethical standards for school counselors and all relevant federal, state and local codes and policies. The counselor also helps colleagues access and interpret codes and policies and understand implications.

1. Directly support and/or facilitate MTSS by means of academic and behavioral intervention through both PBIS, SEL and Academic intervention teams.

1. Perform other job functions related to the specialist's role as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTIC CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics, described here, are not listed in order of importance, and are representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties and

responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

• Frequent work that may extend beyond the normal workday
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions
• Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults
• Many situations that require hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing and writing
• Consistent requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read and speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel and climb and stoop
• Consistent requirements to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds

EVALUATION : Performance of the counselor’s responsibilities will be evaluated by the

building principal and director of pupil services.

REVISED : April 9, 2018

October 15, 2024