School Guidance Counselor

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor

Date Posted:

2/26/2026

Location:

Canaan Middle School

Date Available:

8/1/2026

District:

Jonathan Alder Local School District

TITLE: PK-12 SCHOOL COUNSELOR

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Master's Degree

2. State Licensure

REPORTS TO:Building Principal and Director of Student Services

POSITION GOAL:The PK-12 School Counselor is responsible for delivering a comprehensive

school counseling program that promotes and enhances student success. This includes academic achievement, career development, and personal/social growth. The counselor collaborates with teachers, parents, and administrators to create a supportive environment that addresses the needs of all students.

TERMS OF 184 teacher contract days plus extended time as needed

EVALUATION:Will follow established district procedures

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:

1. Program Management and Evaluation:

Program Development: Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the school and district mission/vision and state and national standards.

Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of the counseling program and make improvements.

Professional Development: Stay current with educational and counseling trends through ongoing professional development. 2. Academic Support:

Individual Student Planning: Assist students in setting academic goals and developing a plan to achieve them.

Classroom Guidance: Deliver curriculum on topics such as study skills, time management, and test taking strategies.

Academic Advising: Provide guidance on course selection, graduation requirements, and post-secondary planning. 3. Personal/Social Development:

Counseling Services: Offer individual and group counseling to address personal, social, and emotional issues.

Crisis Intervention: Respond to and provide support during student crises, including collaboration with outside agencies.

Conflict Resolution: Mediate conflicts between students and help them develop problem-solving skills. 4. Collaboration and Consultation:

Parent and Teacher Collaboration: Work with parents and teachers to address student needs and improve student outcomes.

School Staff Collaboration: Collaborate with school staff to create a safe and inclusive school environment.

Community Resources: Connect students and families with community resources for additional support.

Coordinate 504 services, including identification of students, program planning and evaluation, facilitation of communication between home and school

Attend and participate in IEP meetings as needed

Attend and participate in MTSS meetings 5. Career Development as appropriate:

Career Counseling: Guide students in exploring career interests and options, including college and vocational paths.

Career Education: Provide information on career resources, labor market trends, and job search techniques. 6. State and District Testing Support

Assist the District Testing Coordinator in the coordination and organization of all testing

Assist the District Testing Coordinator in setting schedules and oversee all state and district testing

7. Perform any other duties as assigned by administration