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HS School Counselor

Duties

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide individual and group counseling to support mental health, social-emotional development, and personal growth.
  • Identify and respond to student mental health concerns, behavioral challenges, and social issues, referring to internal or community resources as needed.
  • Develop and implement programs, workshops, and presentations on topics including stress management, resilience, conflict resolution, social-emotional learning, and study skills.
  • Assist students with course selection, academic planning, and graduation requirements, integrating strategies that promote overall well-being.
  • Guide students through college and career readiness, including college applications, financial aid, scholarships, career exploration, and leadership opportunities.
  • Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to support student achievement, address behavioral concerns, and create positive learning environments.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records of counseling sessions, student progress, and interventions.
  • Participate in professional development, school-wide initiatives, and faculty meetings to enhance student success and mental health support.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in School Counseling.
  • State licensure as a School Counselor.
  • Strong knowledge of adolescent mental health, social-emotional development, academic counseling, and college/career planning.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and crisis management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students, families, and staff.

Additional Notes

Preferred:

  • Experience in high school counseling or similar educational settings.
  • Training in trauma-informed care, mental health interventions, and social-emotional learning.
  • Familiarity with college admissions processes, scholarship guidance, and career readiness programs.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.morrisonschools.org

Job Posting Date

2/4/2026

Application Deadline

5/29/2026

Start Date

8/10/2026