Secondary School Counselor

Fort Smith Public Schools•Fort Smith, AR

About The Position

Out of state applicants please provide ADE's verification of provisional licensure eligibility Position Description POSITION TITLE: Secondary School Counselor FLSA: Exempt QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet AR licensure requirements REPORTS TO: Principal TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: A full contract for this position is 210 days, with benefits as specified in employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on actual start date. BEGINNING: July, 2026 LOCATION: District Wide DISTRICT VALUES We will always put student needs first. We believe relationships matter. We expect accountability. We operate with transparency. We prioritize student and staff safety. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Develop and deliver the school counseling curriculum in a classroom setting Assist students in the areas of academic planning and in personal/social development Provide individual and small group counseling in a variety of settings Consult and collaborate with teachers, staff and parents in understanding and meeting the needs of students in the school setting Participate in activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school. Plan, evaluate and revise the school counseling program Pursue continuous professional growth to stay abreast of the field Promote an understanding and appreciation of diverse populations and cultures Monitor and advise students and their parents as to progress Prepare students for the transition to the next level of school Collaborate with the principal regularly with the primary focus being the implementation of the comprehensive school counseling plan for their building. Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and work with the students and parents in developing the students’ educational and occupational plans in terms of such evaluations Work with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems, as related to home and family, health, and emotional adjustment Work collaboratively with administration, staff, and parents so as to better meet the needs of each student Actively involved in and serves as a resource person for the teacher/student advisor program of the school Help with the scheduling and master schedule process. Participate as part of building committees, such as RTI, behavior, and any others as requested by the building principal. For secondary grades, counselors will schedule students correctly in courses needed, based on transcript and credits needed for graduation. Correctly advise students on courses, pathways, scholarships, and opportunities after high school. Help with graduation, award assemblies, and testing as requested. Help coordinate building events as requested by the principal. Follow all TESS rubric “proficient” level expectations for their role Recognize the extent of his/her training and refer to other specialists for those students whose problems go beyond his/her skills. Maintains prompt and regular attendance and demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others Maintain emotional control under stress Attends meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors, including after school faculty meetings Attends building events/activities at night, as requested by administration Carries out duty as assigned, including after school or before school duties Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations Perform other duties as assigned These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

Must meet AR licensure requirements
Out of state applicants please provide ADE's verification of provisional licensure eligibility

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver the school counseling curriculum in a classroom setting
Assist students in the areas of academic planning and in personal/social development
Provide individual and small group counseling in a variety of settings
Consult and collaborate with teachers, staff and parents in understanding and meeting the needs of students in the school setting
Participate in activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school.
Plan, evaluate and revise the school counseling program
Pursue continuous professional growth to stay abreast of the field
Promote an understanding and appreciation of diverse populations and cultures
Monitor and advise students and their parents as to progress
Prepare students for the transition to the next level of school
Collaborate with the principal regularly with the primary focus being the implementation of the comprehensive school counseling plan for their building.
Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and work with the students and parents in developing the students’ educational and occupational plans in terms of such evaluations
Work with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems, as related to home and family, health, and emotional adjustment
Work collaboratively with administration, staff, and parents so as to better meet the needs of each student
Actively involved in and serves as a resource person for the teacher/student advisor program of the school
Help with the scheduling and master schedule process.
Participate as part of building committees, such as RTI, behavior, and any others as requested by the building principal.
For secondary grades, counselors will schedule students correctly in courses needed, based on transcript and credits needed for graduation.
Correctly advise students on courses, pathways, scholarships, and opportunities after high school.
Help with graduation, award assemblies, and testing as requested.
Help coordinate building events as requested by the principal.
Follow all TESS rubric “proficient” level expectations for their role
Recognize the extent of his/her training and refer to other specialists for those students whose problems go beyond his/her skills.
Maintains prompt and regular attendance and demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others
Maintain emotional control under stress
Attends meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors, including after school faculty meetings
Attends building events/activities at night, as requested by administration
Carries out duty as assigned, including after school or before school duties
Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations
Perform other duties as assigned