Substitute School Counselor

Position Type:

Substitute/Long Term Substitute

Date Posted:

10/10/2025

Location:

Upper Arlington High SchoolUPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

Location: High School

Position: Substitute School Counselor

Reports to: Building Principal and Superintendent's Designee

Employment Status: Substitute Long Term (ASAP - 5/29/2026)

Licensure: School Counselor

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: Salary: 1-10 days $150/day; 11-20 days $165/day; 21-60 days $190/day; >60 days BA Step 0 ($290.82/day); Employee of ESCCO

Description: The role of the professional school counselor is to maximize the success of all students using a data informed comprehensive school counseling program which addresses the academic, social/emotional, and college/career development domains. The professional school counselor collaborates with teachers, support staff,administrators, and community stakeholders to meet the needs of their students through prevention and intervention. As a leader, they advocate for systemic change to ensure a safe and equitable learning environment to safeguard the rights of all members of the school community. School counselors uphold the ethics and standards as described by the professional counseling associations.

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in School Counseling from a four-year college or university

Appropriate State of Ohio certifications/license

One or two years related experience preferred

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Effective counseling and teaching techniques

Knowledge of course offerings including college and career pathways

Knowledge of school counseling curriculum and understanding of the ASCA Model

Able to meet the needs of various populations of students

Cultural awareness and competence and social justice

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

Effective, active listening skills

Organizational and problem solving skills

Test interpretation knowledge and skills

Support an environment that promotes student safety

Effectively use technology to deliver services and meet student needs

Knowledge of behavior modification strategies, understanding of school as an institution, system and how students go through the system Essential Functions and Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Classroom School Counseling Curriculum: Counselors create, teach, and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum which reflects the following areas: academic, social/emotional, and college/career development.

Group Activities: School counselors conduct planned small groups outside the classroom to respond to students' identified needs or interests.

Individual Counseling: As determined by student need, school counselors advise students using personal/social, academic, and college/career information in planning and support.

Additional Support Services: As advocates for all students, school counselors consult and collaborate with parents/guardians, colleagues, and community stakeholders to help students, families and, when necessary, to refer to outside support agencies. Through the advisory council, school counselors communicate information to stakeholders and gain feedback to best serve the school community.

Professional and Personal Development.. School counselors follow best practices to improve professional skills and uphold the ethics and standards as described by the professional counseling associations.

Other duties as collaboratively developed with the Superintendent or his/her designee, and in alignment with the ASCA National Model.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as a role model for students

Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner

Supervise field placement, practicum and intern school counselors

Understanding and willingness to become knowledgeable in current trends that impact students

Adhere to the Professional Standards for Educators

Support course selection, scheduling, and academic planning

Assist in providing professional learning that supports students' academic achievement, social and emotional learning, and educational and college/career planning

Support the transition of new students/families Equipment Operated:

Computer

Printer

Telephone system

Calculator

Locked file cabinets

TV/DVD player

Copy machine Additional Working Conditions:

Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue

Occasional travel, e.g., attending workshop outside of district

Occasional interaction with unruly students

Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment

Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment

Frequently move around workspace and travel throughout school building and/or school district Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the district.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor and or appointing authority.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion,military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.