What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor, K-12 position at Akron Public Schools?
Posting Opens: February 27, 2023 Posting Closes: Open until filled
The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for a School Counselor, Job Code 054, Time Schedule 401 (200 Days), Salary Range TBD, Collective Bargaining Unit - AEA. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position.
Application must be made electronically through http://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/.
Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of appropriate license in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Stephanie Hammond, Coordinator, School Counselors, 330-761-3023 or Human Resources at 330-761-2753.
QUALIFICATIONS - Required (all of the following must be met at time of application except where noted):
- Master's Degree in School Counseling;
- Valid State of Ohio licensure as a School Counselor , K-12
Desired:
- Experiences with multi-cultural population;
- Experience in leadership positions within the profession and/or school setting;
- A minimum of (3) years of successful experience in educational setting
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
- Counselors shall be directly responsible to the principal(s) of his/her school(s);
- The counselor's role is to facilitate the academic, career, and social/emotional development of the students under his/her assignment;
- The counselor shall implement system-wide counselor programs; and,
- The counselor provides the following services to students, parents, administration and faculty:
- Interpretation of school achievement information;
- Coordination and use of community resources;
- Consultation and referral services.
If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair-accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Resources at 330-761-2949. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, 1-800-750-0750.
Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").
Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
