Elementary School Counselor

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/School Counselor

Date Posted:

2/17/2026

Location:

Wilson Elementary School

Date Available:

08/13/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

District:

 Forest Hills Local Schools  Additional Information:
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Title :
School Counselor

Reports To :
Principal/ Director of Student Services

Employment Status :
Full Time

Terms of Employment: 186 Days + extended days

FLSA Status :
Exempt

Qualifications:

* Education:

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or

university

* A valid Ohio school counselor's license or the ability to obtain one

* Excellent attendance record

* Excellent communication skills oral and written

* Positive interpersonal skills

* Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the Ohio Professional Code of

Conduct

Definition :

Counselors in the Forest Hills School District implement the American School Counselor

Association (ASCA) National Model for school counseling programs. Guidance standards are

delivered to the students through four delivery system components:
Guidance Curriculum,

Individual Student Planning, Responsive Services and System Support

Key Functions :

1. Provides developmental comprehensive guidance curriculum content in a systematic

way through classroom instruction, interdisciplinary curriculum, group activities, and

parent workshops and instruction. Lessons are proactive, prevention based and data

driven. Sample activities include:

? Study Skills

? Transitions

? Character Education

? Goal Setting

? Career Awareness

? Social Skills

2. Assists students and parents in the development of academic and career plans through

individual student planning by conducting individual or small group appraisal and

advisement. Sample activities include:

? Attendance

? Self-Advocacy

? Academic Assessment and Planning

? Career Exploration

3. Addresses students' immediate needs through responsive services utilizing

consultation, individual and small group counseling, crisis counseling/response, referrals

and peer facilitation. Sample activities include:

? Crisis Intervention

? Academic Intervention/Referrals

? Parent Consultation

? Community Outreach/Referrals

? Individual Counseling (Academic, Career, Personal/Social)

4. Coordinates, conducts or participates in activities that contribute to the effective

operation of the school through system support utilizing professional development,

consultation, teaming, and program management and operation.

Sample activities include:

? Safety

? Publicity

? Partnerships with staff, parents and community

? Creation/Evaluation of Yearly Counseling Program

? Data Driven Interventions and Programs

? Professional Development

5. Performs other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue

2. Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds

3. Fast-paced environment

NOTE:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work

being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive

list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required of personnel so classified.

The Forest Hills Local School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability,

veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.

Attachment(s):

* Salary

* FHSD Fall 2024 Quality School Profile

* School Counselor

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