LHS School Counselor

Position Title:

High School Counselor

Grade Level: 9-12

Teaching Certificate

Required:

Master’s Degree in School Counseling

Previous Experience

Required:

Previous experience working as a school counselor, preferably at the high school level.

Employment to begin:
July 27, 2026

• Counseling and Support:
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions to address academic, social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
• Develop and implement interventions to support student success and well-being.
• Assist students in developing coping strategies, problem-solving skills, and conflict resolution techniques.
• Academic Advising:
• Help students set academic goals and develop plans to achieve them.
• Monitor student progress and provide guidance on course selection and scheduling.
• Work with teachers and administrators to identify students in need of academic support and create intervention plans.
• Clear understanding of current diploma requirements and of upcoming diploma changes.
• College and career counseling experience.
• 504 Plan Coordination:
• Evaluate students for eligibility for 504 plans and conduct assessments.
• Develop, implement, and monitor 504 plans to ensure students receive appropriate accommodations.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of 504 plans in collaboration with students, parents, and teachers.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations regarding 504 plans.
• Collaboration and Consultation:
• Serve as a liaison between students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among all stakeholders to support student development.
• Conduct parent-teacher meetings and participate in team meetings to discuss student progress and concerns.
• Crisis Intervention:
• Provide immediate support and intervention in crisis situations.
• Develop and implement crisis management plans and procedures.
• Refer students and families to external support services and resources as needed.
• Program Development and Implementation:
• Design and deliver school-wide programs and initiatives that promote a positive school climate and address common student issues.
• Conduct workshops and presentations on topics such as bullying prevention, mental health awareness, and academic skills.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and make necessary adjustments.
• Professional Development:
• Stay current with best practices in school counseling and changes in educational policy.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and attend relevant conferences and workshops.
• Maintain professional licensure and certification as required.

The High School Counselor provides comprehensive counseling services to students in grades 9-12. The role involves supporting students' academic, social, emotional, and personal development. The counselor works collaboratively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to create a supportive and effective learning environment. Additionally, the counselor is responsible for overseeing and managing 504 plans, ensuring that all students receive the accommodations they need to succeed.

• This position requires a high level of physical and mental endurance.
• Sitting in an office/classroom environment, performing tasks on a computer or other technical devices.
• Frequent standing, particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Frequent walking, moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one part of the building to another.
• Constantly talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas to colleagues and/or students accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Ability to hear and listen to detailed information through oral communication.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision.
• Ability to handle and balance multiple demands at the same time.
• 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position will be at:
Lebanon High School