AHS School Counselor

AHS School Counselor (26-27 school year)

Starting Date: Jul 21, 2026

Arlington Community Schools

AHS School Counselor (26-27 school year)

• Requires a Master's degree in School Counseling from an accredited college or university
• Requires state certification in Guidance and Counseling
• Requires (4) four years of related experience; previous classroom teaching experience preferred
• Proficient in the use of computers to include spreadsheet, database and word processing applications
• Experience in college advising, counseling, or career development preferred

The essential function of the position within the organization is to assist in planning, implementing and assessing the school's guidance program designed to increase the academic, social, emotional and environmental strengths of students. The position is responsible for performing both professional and administrative tasks as necessary. The position works independently, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

• Implements a comprehensive guidance and counseling program based on state and District standards; collaborates with supervisor, other counselors, principal, assistant principals, faculty, staff and community resources in the planning, coordination and assessment of the counseling program
• Counsel individuals and groups of students in setting and developing strategies for the achievement of academic, social/personal development and other identified goals
• Facilitate crisis intervention as needed to ensure school/student safety
• Provides peer mediation as needed for students
• Works to discover and develop special abilities of students
• Work to resolve students' educational handicaps
• Administers various tests to assess the development and needs of students
• Provide referrals to various school, district and community services when appropriate
• Establishes and maintains confidential student case files; prepares and submits required records and reports
• Attend meetings with staff and service providers to discuss individual student education plans and progress
• Conducts conferences with parents to discuss student progress and problems; assists in presenting parent workshops as required
• Participate with the principal and vice‑principal the coordination of student registration, course selection and student scheduling
• Develop and monitor four year/high school and beyond plans for students including all required coursework
• Conduct data analysis of attendance, detention and failure rates and other factors to help determine guidance counseling needs in assigned school
• Supports all platforms/programs relating to the college and career pathway development of students
• May assist in monitoring students in the cafeteria, and/or during student arrival or dismissal
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints in areas of responsibility
• Oversee development of the complete Tennessee graduation framework, college and career advisement skills, encouraging ethical behavior, and staying updated on current trends in school counseling, etc.
• Performs routine administrative/office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes, entering and retrieving computer data, ordering supplies
• Attend training, conferences and workshops as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed

Manages classroom instruction for a roster of students, oversees a grade‑level caseload, and ensures student supervision in the classroom and shared common areas.

• High School environment
• Consistent and prompt attendance is imperative for this role

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, move about inside the classroom/school, and lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, activities, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary determined based on education/experience per the ACS High School Salary Schedule.

Exempt

ACS offers education and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, genetics, or age.