Graduate Counselor

Counselor (K-12)

Reports To: Building Principal

Contract: 2026-2027 School Year

The role of the counselor is to promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students.
Coordinate the administration of the standardized testing program and interpret test results for students, parents and professional personnel.
Demonstrate skill in providing technical assistance to instructional staff concerning counseling and guidance.
Collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop student improvement plans to assist students in reaching their academic potential.
Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school policies for public school guidance and counseling.
Promote and support efforts to help each student develop problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Be knowledgeable of course offerings, curriculum and graduation requirements.
Maintain accurate information regarding graduation requirements and state testing for assigned students.
Provide information to students and parents about course offerings, college letters of reference, financial aid, and future careers.
Assist students in college scholarships and college applications including NCAA Clearinghouse.

field of study correlated to teaching assignment as an elementary or secondary counselor with the appropriate Arkansas licensure code. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students, other staff members and the general public.
It is the policy of the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.