Guidance Counselor grade 9-12

Position Type:

High School Teaching/School Counselor

Date Posted:

2/17/2026

Location:

Loveland High School

Date Available:

08/10/2026

Closing Date:

02/23/2026

District:

 Loveland City School District  Additional Information:
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CERTIFIED POSITION(S) AVAILABLE  SCHOOL YEAR:

Loveland High School Guidance Counselor

Grade 9-12

SALARY:
Commensurate with salary schedules

Job Title:

Guidance Counselor

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Provides personal, career and educational skills which enhance students' ability to learn. Counsels students in grades nine through twelve and provides educational, vocational and career guidance services.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Valid certificate/license as issued by the Ohio Department of Education.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

* Report to work regularly and on time, prepared to perform appropriately assigned duties throughout the day, in service to students, staff, and the community.

* Prepare for and perform all assigned duties required by one's job description in a positive and collaborative manner.

* Follow justifiable directives issued by the established chain of authority with a learning-oriented attitude and seek support when needed.

* Identify, report, and/or if possible control unsafe conditions or safety hazards in order to maintain safe and secure working and learning environments.

* Demonstrate professional respect and integrity when interacting with students, parents, staff, community members and other stakeholders. This includes and is not limited to verbal, nonverbal, personal and electronic interactions.

* Comply with federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, and related administrative guidelines that prohibit coercive, harassing, threatening, retaliating, bullying or discriminating conduct.

* Communicate in a truthful, timely, compassionate, and empathetic manner about any matter of interest to the District following the appropriate chain of authority.

* Manage District property and assets in an ethical and responsible manner in accordance with federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, and related administrative guidelines.

* Maintain confidentiality of information as required under federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, and related administrative guidelines.

* Report actions, through the appropriate chain of authority that may represent violations of federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, and related administrative guidelines.

* Refrain from unethical activity that may reasonably interfere with the legitimate operational interests and goals of the District.

* Comply with all other federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, and related administrative guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Assesses and counsels students based on observations, conversations and test results.

* Leads the standardized testing program, including gifted testing in collaboration with the building principal.

* Administers tests and surveys and interprets results in areas of achievement, aptitude and vocational preferences.

* Assists with class placement.

* Coordinates multiple programs such as drug free schools and self-concept relationship building.

* Observes student interaction for possible recognition of abuse and suicide threats.

* Provides personal counseling for students, families and groups to enhance self-understanding, acceptance of responsibility and decision-making skills.

* Provides group counseling for student interaction, communication and to support skill development.

* Consults with teachers, staff and parents to determine the developmental needs of students.

* Provides orientation for students new to the school.

* Assists students in understanding and overcoming social and emotional problems.

* Participates, and at times leads parent conferences and meetings such as IATs and IEPs.

* Collects, organizes, and analyzes information about students through records, tests, interviews, and professional sources, to assist with vocational and educational planning.

* Maintains current college data including entrance requirements, application forms, entrance examinations and financial aid options.

* Assists students and families with college and career options and selections.

* Monitors students' credits for graduation and honors diplomas.

* Refers students to placement services.

* Provides orientation for students new to the school.

* Assists students in understanding and overcoming social and emotional problems.

* Plans and coordinates individual and group meetings such as eighth grade parent orientation, financial aide night, college planning night and spring awards programs.

* Advises administration of college/career trends with impact upon curriculum.

* Monitors preparation and results of multiple tests including PLAN, PSAT and proficiency examinations.

OTHER INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSITION

* Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues and administration.

* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret testing and survey results, financial reports, and legal documents.

* Ability to…