| Counselor 2026-2027 SY | JobID: 1592 |
JOB TITLE: School Counselor
DEPARTMENT: Instruction
REPORTS TO: Site Principal
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, 10-month contract
SALARY: Based on Degree and Years of Experience
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Master's Degree and valid Oklahoma certification required
Experience: Previous counseling experience in a school setting preferred.
Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret written information; skill in writing required reports/correspondence; ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from others, work with mathematical concepts and apply to practical situations; ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
SUMMARY: Supports district-approved curriculum and goals through the provision of comprehensive school counseling services. Implements a planned, sequential program of guidance activities designed to enhance student academic achievement and personal, social, and career development.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: These statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to the position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
ESSENTIAL BEHAVIOR:
Ability to use sound judgment in any situation. Ability to deal successfully and rapidly with changes in assignments and properly respond to applicable correspondence/communication received. Ability to project a professional company image through in-person, phone, and electronic interaction. Ability to build and foster harmonious rapport and work cooperatively with District staff and the public while achieving the objectives and goals of the position. Ability to handle problematic and/or difficult situations professionally by communicating with the appropriate person.
ATTENDANCE STATEMENT:
Able to be in attendance for assigned responsibilities with 95% attendance.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Primarily inside working conditions; some exposure to environmental conditions during outside duty.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS:
Mobility as in standing and waling to perform job responsibilities, i.e., giving presentation, travel to job sites, etc.; sitting for extended periods of time; Seeing, hearing, talking so to deliver services clearly to students.