Counselor High School ML- Fern Creek High School

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counselor high school ml- fern creek high school ) start time: 8:40 am

• position type: school-based administrators/ secondary school counselor
• date posted: 9/1/2026
• location: fern creek traditional high
• closing date: 09/16/2026

note to new and existing administrators - acceptance of a jcps administrator (assistant principal/counselor) position serves as acknowledgement of a 1 year commitment to the position and location of acceptance. No new or existing administrator will be authorized to be considered for a lateral move until that commitment is met. Please find the complete jcasa agreement, attached.

please note, if the vacancy you are seeking is more working calendar days than your current position (i.e. Elementary counselor 195 to middle/high school counselor 215) or a higher salary grade than your current position (i.e. Middle/elementary school ap grade 11 to high school ap grade 12), you may still apply because these are deemed to be promotional opportunities.

to ensure consistency for our students, and to have a strong administrator in place as soon as possible, the candidates for this position will be reviewed prior to the deadline date, and a waiver will be requested for this posting. Candidates who are interested in this position should apply immediately!

job description: (attached)

salary schedules / grade: iv / 09

work schedule: 215 days / 8 hours

estimated new hire annual salary range: $63,662.03- $

** subject to salary placement rules**

scope of responsibilities:

assumes responsibility for the implementation of the district's guidance program at the building level. Counselors provide systematic and on-going individual and group counseling services related to the academic, vocational, social and personal development of students. Secondary school counselors provide information, consultation, appraisal, testing, and referral services designed to achieve appropriate program selection, placement and career planning for students. Major component responsibilities include orientation, academic planning, and class scheduling for individual students, maintenance of all student records, and the implementation of federal, state, and local educational mandates

minimum qualifications:

• master's degree with major in guidance and counseling
• certification in guidance and counseling by kentucky department of education
• three (3) years of successful teaching experience or relevant school based experience

** information you enter in the experience section of the online application will be used to verify your qualification for this position. Information should be entered accurately and completely.

** falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination.

postings current as of 9/10/2026 10:54:35 am cst.

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