School Counselor

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Guidance Counselor
• Date Posted: 1/22/2026
• Location:
  
  Wallington Jr/Sr High School
• Date Available:
  
  04/01/2026

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Guidance, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with information on career and or educational opportunities; administer and interpret career assessment tools; drug and alcohol resistance and awareness, mental health services, and assist students in developing educational and occupational goals and plans.

• Assists students in evaluating students' aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in developing education and occupation plans consistent with such evaluation.
• Assists students in making course and subject selections, as well as with evaluating career interests and choices.
• Assists in the scheduling of classes.
• Obtains and disseminates information regarding occupational opportunities to students and to classes studying occupations.
• Assists students with admissions, scholarship and identifying employment opportunities.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual students' abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with guidance services.
• Researches educational and career opportunities, and coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists, and business and community organizations for the purpose of providing information, and making recommendations.
• Assists with the registration and orientation of new students to the school, including procedures and educational opportunities.
• Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.
• Serves as a ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Plans and coordinates field trips to institutions of higher learning, businesses, and other organizations related to guidance responsibilities.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and provides student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Act as a resource for parents and students with respect to drug/alcohol addiction and recovery, mental health and wellness, and for counseling (in and out of school)

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Certification/License:
  Guidance Counselor
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Successful prior teaching and/or counseling preferred.