School Counselor
Job in
Pataskala, Licking County, Ohio, 43062, USA
Listed on 2026-03-07
Listing for:
Young World Physical Education
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-07
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
School Counselor, Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational
Job Description & How to Apply Below
School Counselor
Southwest Licking Local School District – Watkins Intermediate School – Pataskala, Ohio.
Job Details- Job : 5568048
- Final date to receive applications: Mar 11, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
- Posted: Mar 04, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC)
- Location: Watkins Intermediate School
- Supervisor: Assigned Administrator/Supervisor
- Salary: Based on the negotiated agreement
Southwest Licking Schools believes in the power of positive relationships and is committed to fostering a thriving environment for staff, students, and the entire community. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in academics, athletics, and the arts. We seek a compassionate School Counselor for our 4th and 5th grade students to foster a safe, inclusive, and emotionally supportive learning environment. In this role you will lead small‑group interventions and classroom lessons focused on empathy, resilience, and social‑emotional skills.
Minimum Qualifications- Holds/maintains required state department of education credentials.
- Displays flexibility, reliability, self‑discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
- Effective communication, problem‑solving and time‑management skills.
- Embodies high ethical standards/integrity; accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
- Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) or similar training may be required for some assignments.
- Assists with program planning; identifies opportunities to enhance student learning.
- Contributes to the development of dropout prevention, re‑entry and school completion programs.
- Collaborates with staff to identify students struggling with academic and/or social‑emotional issues.
- Helps investigate student concerns (e.g., abuse/neglect, attendance, discrimination, domestic violence, emotional/behavioral issues, pregnancy, parenting, poverty, self‑esteem, substance abuse, etc.).
- Initiates contact with parents, appropriate school personnel and/or community resources to address student concerns.
- Allots time for individual/group and classroom counseling; helps students improve personal skills (e.g., accountability, interpersonal communication, responsible behavior, self‑confidence, etc.).
- Participates in a differentiated referral system that allows staff/parents to request consultation and/or student evaluation.
- Collaboratively resolves problems that impede student learning; identifies teaching techniques, interventions and aligned resources best suited for each student.
- Prepares 504 accommodation plans; serves as a parent/staff resource for implementation.
- Facilitates/supports the least restrictive environment for placement of students with disabilities.
- Works with staff to monitor intervention efficacy and recommends modifications as needed.
- Advocates for students; observes student demeanor; investigates/reports atypical behavior.
- Helps students make appropriate choices and grow academically; promotes creativity, critical‑thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical conduct and self‑reliance skills.
- Coordinates implementation of required state and district assessments.
- Acts in accordance with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
- Complies with drug‑free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
- Contributes to an effective working environment; performs all aspects of the job.
- Encourages community involvement in school‑sponsored activities.
- Functions as part of a cohesive team; develops mutually respectful relationships with co‑workers.
- Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
- Maintains a professional appearance and wears appropriate work attire.
- Participates in the development of best practices and advancement of academic standards.
- Respects privacy; maintains confidentiality of privileged information.
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