Counselor, School Counselor, Education ​/ Teaching

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Akron Public Schools

Posting Opens June 17, 2026 Posting Closes June 27, 2026

The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for a School Counselor — Non‑Public, Job Code 976, Time Schedule not to exceed 24 hours/week (38 weeks), hourly rate is per the schedule of salaries, TBD.

Collective Bargaining Unit — AEA. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position.

Application must be made electronically through  Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of appropriate license in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Judy Gray, Administrative Specialist, Non‑Public Schools, 330‑761‑7908.

QUALIFICATIONS — Required (all of the following must be met at time of application except where noted):

• Valid State of Ohio licensure as a School Counselor
• Professional Pupil Services License with a School Counselor Endorsement
• Experience with multi‑cultural population
• Experience in leadership positions within the profession and/or school setting
• A minimum of (3) years of successful experience in an educational setting

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

• Counselors shall be directly responsible to the principal(s) of their school(s);
• The counselor's role is to facilitate the academic, career, and social/emotional development of the students under their assignment;
• The counselor shall implement system‑wide counselor programs;
• The counselor provides the following services to students, parents, administration and faculty:
• Interpretation of school achievement information;
• Coordination and use of community resources;
• Consultation and referral services

If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair‑accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101‑336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Resources at 330‑761‑2949. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, 1‑800‑750‑0750.

Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").

For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact Akron Public Schools directly. For technical questions regarding the Applicant Tracking system, please contact the Applicant Tracking help desk using the Request Technical Help link below.