High School Counselor (2026-2027 School Year)

Pulaski County Special School District • Little Rock, AR

23h

About The Position

The counselor is responsible for implementing and maintaining a guidance program designed to provide optimum development for each student.

Requirements

• Arkansas certification in Secondary Counseling

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling for all students using both individual and group methods.
• Collect, update and maintain educational, vocational, and social informational materials.
• Conduct group guidance activities to disseminate information including orientation sessions, pre-registration, career units, work opportunities, graduation and promotion requirements, college and other post-secondary institutions' entrance requirements, and financial aid programs.
• Work with students in educational and vocational planning, provide placement and assist in the scheduling process.
• Interpret student transcripts and cumulative folders to ensure that students meet graduation requirements
• Administer the testing program and interpret results to students, parents and faculty for use in placement, program development and individual assessment. Testing includes, along with the district-wide program, college entrance exams and scholarship tests.
• Maintain cumulative records of each student.
• Make referrals to both in-district sources and outside agencies.
• Conduct conferences with faculty, parents and referral agencies.
• Provide in-service programs for faculty and community in all aspects of the guidance program.
• Conduct surveys for curriculum planning and program improvement and to supplement the information service such as local job market surveys.
• Implement short and long-range follow-up studies for curriculum development and to assess current services.
• Maintain records of activities for reporting purposes, program evaluation and development, and self-evaluation.
• Assist in related areas of knowledge and interest, such as curriculum development and student programs.
• Know and adhere to the Board of Education policies, Desegregation Plan, district and school guidelines and regulations.
• Assist in the minimum competency program through test administration, interpretation, and placement for remediation.
• Participate in the programs of the district and the individual school, including in-service and faculty meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees