School Counselor K-12

Position Type:
Professional/Guidance Counselor
Date Posted:
5/26/2026
Location:
Oakdale School
School Counselor
Purpose:
Each school shall provide a guidance program for all students through the cooperative efforts of the principal, teachers and school counselor. Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, school counselors promote student success, provide preventative 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 in accordance with the TN Model for Comprehensive School Counseling.
Responsibilities:

1. To act as a student advocate.
2. To communicate on a regular basis with school administration/school leadership team.
3. To provide direct services through the guidance curriculum, individual student planning, responsive services and system support.
4. To facilitate the evaluation of the school counseling program.
5. To present developmental lessons in the Pre-K 12 guidance curriculum that integrates the TN Model for Comprehensive School Counseling with current state standards.
6. To facilitate and coordinate educational and career planning to assist students and their parents.
7. To consult and collaborate with teachers and other personnel to assist students with educational, career and life planning.
8. To assist all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals and plans.
9. To collaborate with appropriate personnel to coordinate and administer state mandated tests.
10. To accurately and appropriately interpret and utilizes student data.
11. To organize and conduct career related activities throughout the year.
12. To provide scholarship and financial aid information, as appropriate.
13. To implement an effective referral and follow-up process as needed.
14. To provide and/or facilitates individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs.
15. To maintain active contacts with community social service agencies and refer students and/or their parents as needed.
16. To provide in-service and/or staff development in identified areas of need and in orientation to the school counseling program.
17. To participate in on-going professional, develop activities.
18. To adhere to laws, policies, procedures and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Certification/License:

• Active School Counselor Pre-K-12 Edorsement - 487
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education:

• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in school counseling.

Experience:
Successful prior school counselor a plus.
FLSA Status: Exempt