Guidance Counselor - Springfield High School

Guidance Counselor - Springfield High School

Overview
The Springfield City School District seeks a Guidance Counselor for Springfield High School for the  school year. We serve approximately 7,500 Pre-K through 12 students across 17 facilities in west-central Ohio. The district values diversity and offers a 1:1 initiative and the You Media Center to support social, emotional, and academic growth.

• Job : 5835558
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 21, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
• Posted: Jul 15, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC)

• Develop and provide monthly whole-group (class) lessons to support learning in relationships, social and emotional strategies, bullying, etc.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to present proactive, prevention-based guidance curriculum lessons.
• Provide weekly group counseling for students facing relationship, personal concerns, problem behaviors, or developmental tasks.
• Organize and develop daily/weekly schedules to include small group counseling and whole-group lessons.
• Support students in alignment with social-emotional learning (SEL) goals and initiatives.
• Counsel students with varying needs, challenges, skills, and abilities; assist chemically dependent and maladjusted students.
• Facilitate and lead building 504 planning processes in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Communicate regularly with students, staff, parents, and the Principal; engage with building leaders, curriculum coaches, intervention specialists, paraprofessionals, and teachers as needed.
• Support parent and family outreach efforts; partner with school nurse(s) and/or District mental health professionals as needed.
• Consult with stakeholders regarding strategies to help students and families; serve as a consultant about students to educators, parents, and community.
• Provide opportunities for parental conferences to discuss social, educational, and career development of students.
• Interpret cognitive, aptitude, and achievement tests as needed and analyze data to support individual academic and behavioral plans.
• Collaborate with the Principal to identify and resolve student issues; prepare for and attend RTI, IEP, mediation, and/or Juvenile Court as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and assist with cognitive/academic assessments; refer for psychological services as needed.
• Adhere to reporting requirements for potential safety concerns; follow mandated reporting procedures.
• Document student development and progress using district platforms; serve as a student advocate; train students as peer mediators, conflict managers, tutors, and mentors.
• Use referral sources to address concerns such as suicidal ideation, violence, abuse, depression, anxiety, and family difficulties.
• Assist students in exploring educational and vocational options; help them access academic remediation and support as needed.
• Provide ongoing professional development and perform other duties as assigned.

• Valid School Counselor Licensure
• Master's Degree in Counseling, Guidance, or Social Work
• Minimum of 3 years of counseling experience preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an academic setting preferred

Contracted status: Guidance Counselors work 183 days per year and 7.25 hours per day, with potential for extended days.

Starting salary: $49,689.00, with increases for additional education and experience.

Benefits: Competitive benefits for contracted employees; professional development opportunities for all employees.

Salary details: See the Springfield Education Association (SEA) negotiated agreement for details.

Special

Note:

$1,600.00 Annual Longevity Bonus awarded to the successful candidate!!!

• Melissa Ekberg
• 1500 W Jefferson St, Springfield, OH 45506
• Phone:
• Email: allenml

Note: This description contains job responsibilities, qualifications, and general information about the role. For the most current details, refer to the official posting.