Mental Health​/Academic Counselor- Part Time

POSITION TITLE

Mental Health/Academic Counselor – Part Time

Position Type:
Student Support Services / Special Education / School Counselor

Date Posted: 6/1/2026

Location:

Districtwide

Date Available:

August 2026

Reports To:

Building Principal

Provides support to the Student Assistive Services Department

OJRSD is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming community that respects diversity and equitably informs academic excellence. We seek candidates who will contribute to the mission of inspiring critical thinking, compassionate action, and personal success within a culture that prioritizes access, dignity, and belonging for all.

• Conduct drug and alcohol assessments and make recommendations
• Provide guidance, information, and resources
• Make referrals to community resources per district guidelines
• Coordinate and implement group guidance programs, including anger management, grief, COA, changing families, anxiety, social skills, stress management, peer relations, and other topics as deemed necessary
• Respond to crisis situations when appropriate
• Collaborate with and support the Student Assistive Services Department

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required
• Master's Degree and/or License in related field preferred
• Effective interpersonal skills, with ability to develop good relationships with students, peers, parents, and community
• Well organized with good time management skills
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely in oral and written communications; and to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups
• Computer literate and competent with word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Submission of PA School Personnel Health form
• Current Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114 clearances

$25.00 per hour, 499 hours for the year

The Owen J. Roberts School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.