Guidance Counselor​/Pupil Services Coordinator

Guidance Counselor/Pupil Services Coordinator

Graham Local SD GRAHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL - SAINT PARIS, Ohio

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Job : 5778369

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Title: SCHOOL COUNSELOR File 303

Reports to: Principal

Job Objective: Directs the planning, delivery, assessment, and ongoing improvement of a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling programs. Facilitates parental involvement.

Minimum Valid state department of education license/certificate appropriate for the position.

Qualifications: Meets all mandated health screening requirements.

• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies, and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team.
• Commitment to keep current with work skills essential to the objectives of the position.

Essential: The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

Functions: enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Collaborates with district staff, students, families, and the community to identify ongoing/emerging guidance and counseling needs of students. Facilitates the effective planning, delivery, and ongoing improvement of guidance services (e.g., curriculum, responsive services, individual planning, system support components, etc.).
• Advances the district’s professional image. Maintains open/effective communications. Uses problem‑solving techniques to tactfully address and resolve questions/concerns.
• Refers district policy interpretation inquiries to administrators.
• Promotes the provision of balanced program content (e.g., self‑confidence development, motivation to achieve, decision‑making, goal‑setting, planning, problem solving, interpersonal effectiveness, communication skills, cross‑cultural effectiveness, responsible behavior, etc.).
• Communicates expectations, provides guidance, and shows an active interest in student progress. Helps parents/students understand program objectives and performance standards.
• Provides in‑service training to enable teachers to assist in the delivery of the guidance curriculum.
• Designs guidance curriculum content that addresses; personal, social, educational, and career development skills. Guides students in self‑appraisal, decision making, development of personal competencies, and the application of skills needed to manage personal advancement.
• Maintains career‑focused resource materials. Promotes an understanding of the interrelationship of academic courses/advancement and career objectives. Directs students in the investigation of individualized educational, occupational, and personal goals.
• Promotes cultural awareness, self‑reliance, problem‑solving, critical‑thinking, and creativity skills.
• Supports community participation in school‑sponsored activities that enhance student learning.
• Maintains a positive learning environment. Facilitates student learning activities that encourage collaboration and positive peer relationships.
• Manages the school counseling program. Allots time for individual/group counseling (e.g., personal development, response to change, prevention, remediation, crisis intervention, etc.).
• Consults with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, E‑mail, written notes, meetings, etc.).
• Helps staff and families address student concerns (e.g., academic difficulties, excessive absences, behavior mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.).
• Serves as a resource for drug/harassment/violence prevention and related school safety activities.
• Initiates referrals to community service providers (e.g., mental health, courts/juvenile justice, social services, etc.).
• Implements protocols to…