School Counselor - OSMS

Please send a letter of interest to Ms. Melissa Wojcik, Principal, mwojcik@ossdms.org ***POSITION: GUIDANCE COUNSELOR - MIDDLE SCHOOLCOMMENCING DATE: JULY 2026Qualifications Minimum:AA Certification in School Counseling Endorsement Area 436.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Strong human relation skills.Good physical condition with ability to lift 10 poundsA philosophy of school counseling which includes the providing of:Academic leadership,Curriculum knowledge,A safe, orderly and effective school climate,High performance expectations,Parent and community involvement, andA standard operation procedure that promotes two-way communications and grass roots input in the decision-making process.Additional PreferredExperience as a school counselor.Successful experience in managing a growing, modern comprehensive school guidance program.SALARY: Commensurate with the Ocean Springs salary schedule for certified positions for the 2026-2027 school year. LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 215 days - Certified/ExemptLENGTH OF CONTRACT: 215 days - Certified/Exempt~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Any person desiring to transfer within the system must adhere to School Board Policy GBE.The Ocean Springs School District employs qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of non-related medical condition or handicap.