High School Guidance Counselor

Texarkana School District • Texarkana, AR

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About The Position

The Texarkana Arkansas School District is accepting applications for Secondary School Guidance Counselor. This position requires an extended contract of 220 days. Applicants must pass a national criminal background check and a background check through the Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry prior to employment. PRIMARY PURPOSE: Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance, including counseling services to school assigned. Use a planning process to define needs and priorities of population served. Provide a proactive, developmental guidance program for all students to maximize personal growth and development.

Requirements

• Master's degree in guidance and counseling
• Valid Arkansas counselor's certificate
• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
• Excellent organizations, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Maintain a calm and patient demeanor with students and others
• Three years teaching experience
• Applicants must pass a national criminal background check and a background check through the Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance, including counseling services to school assigned.
• Use a planning process to define needs and priorities of population served.
• Provide a proactive, developmental guidance program for all students to maximize personal growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time