High School Counselor P27-54

Job posted on 6/15/2026 by Wayne County Schools.

Position
:
High School Counselor – 9‑12 (Grade Levels) (Job )
Location
:
Tolsia High
County
:
Wayne County Schools
Position Type
:
Student Support Services / Counselor
Length of Employment
: 210 Days

The High School Counselor works collaboratively with other school and county staff to promote the intellectual, psychological and social development of students.

Holds or qualifies for a West Virginia Professional or Temporary Service Certificate endorsed for school counselor at the applicable grade levels (9‑12).

• Conduct appropriate individual and group counseling.
• Provide appropriate support services to students and staff.
• Communicate effectively with the educational community and parents/guardians as needed.
• Collaborate with school staff and parents to coordinate the delivery of support services to students.
• Assist with the coordination of student support services with county-based and outside agencies.
• Coordinate efforts to remedy unsatisfactory student progress.
• Coordinate the school standardized testing program.
• Work with feeder middle schools to facilitate student transition into the school.
• Facilitate registration, orientation and placement of new students.
• Maintain student cumulative record files.
• Advise appropriate school staff of student‑related concerns.
• Serve on Student Assistance Teams as assigned.
• Serve on crisis intervention teams.
• Direct and coordinate the advisor/advisee program.
• Assist students with transcript requests.
• Notify students of college and job fairs.
• Inform students of available jobs through various youth employment programs.
• Assist students with college and job applications.
• Assist students in assessing their strengths and weaknesses, making informed decisions, developing positive attitudes, solving personal problems and discovering their talents and abilities.
• Conduct a periodic evaluation of the counseling program and procedures and amend accordingly.
• Meet professional responsibilities associated with the position.
• Complete and submit all reports in a timely manner as required by law, the West Virginia Department of Education, and/or the county Board of Education.
• Report the presence of any situation that may be harmful to the health and safety of the students and/or staff.
• Identify and refer for screening and evaluation any child with learning deficiencies.
• Advise the principal of any situation that may require immediate intervention to not hinder the instructional program.
• Complete duty assignments as designated by the principal.
• Accept responsibility for the behavior of students assigned.
• Supervise students in accordance with state, county and school policies.
• Attend all faculty senate and other required meetings.
• Fulfill annual continuing education requirements and attend other required training programs.
• Accept reasonable extra duty assignments necessary for a successful school program.
• Maintain professional work habits.
• Maintain and upgrade professional skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.