School Counselor - SMS

MUNIS Code: 1050

Qualifications:

Kentucky certification in school guidance counseling. 

Job Details:

Working 215 days for the 2025-26 school year.

Salary commensurate with years of teaching experience and rank. 

Employment Requirements: Physical, TB Risk Assessment, state/national criminal background check, CAN check and drug screen.

To see full job description and to apply, go to www.henderson.kyschools.us; then click on Employment to complete your online application.

To see our current salary schedule, please visit this link: 

https://www.henderson.kyschools.us/page/salaries

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Shall coordinate the planning, organization, and maintenance of the guidance program for the school.

1. One or more of the guidance staff shall assume the responsibility for scheduling and placement of students in a program of studies commensurate with their abilities, interests, and aptitude.

1. Shall conduct individual counseling, small group counseling and large group developmental guidance sessions with students in areas of personality development, attitudes and appreciations, coping behaviors, emotional maturity, decision-making, developing realistic goals, job exploration, childhood and adolescent problems, self and social judgment, drug, and relationships.

1. Shall refer students to specialists and work cooperatively with those agencies when referral procedures are deemed necessary.

1. Shall be responsible for the purchase and maintenance of guidance materials for use by school personnel and students.

1. Shall be responsible for maintaining and interpreting the school cumulative record system to teachers, parents, and students.

1. Shall counsel with students to assist them in developing a better understanding of their educational strengths and weaknesses.

1. Shall develop and conduct a testing program to assist pupils in under-standing their abilities, interests, and aptitudes.

1. Shall provide teachers, parents, and school administrators with information about students as may be necessary to enable them to plan curricular and instructional programs appropriate to their educational needs.

1. Shall comply with and provide leadership in the administration of all school building level policies and procedures.

1. Shall meet professional obligations in the adherence of school building level philosophies.

1. Shall upgrade professional skills as needed in order to be an effective guidance counselor.

1. Shall meet all administrative obligations to students, colleagues, and administrators as scheduled or requested.

1. Shall read and study as needed to stay abreast of new and changing subject matter needed for effective job performance.

1. Shall be clean and neat and dressed in a professional manner.

1. Shall use correct grammar in the written and spoken word while performing the tasks of a counselor.

1. Shall respect the confidentiality of all school information.

1. Shall work through the appropriate resources to recognize outstanding student achievement.

1. Shall see that office is neat, orderly, and attractive for students.

1. Shall devote time scheduled during the work day to the duties of being an effective guidance counselor.

1. Shall perform all tasks as delegated by the building principal and keep the principal properly informed on school matters.