SCHOOL COUNSELOR 7-12

Position Type:Student Support Services/Guidance CounselorDate Posted:3/13/2026Location:West Freshman SchoolDate Available:08/10/2026Closing Date:03/26/2026District:Lakota Local SchoolsLakota Local School District is a vibrant and dynamic educational community, serving over 18,000 students.Everything WE do is designed to provide a future-ready, student-centered learning experience for every single child.Description: Teacher - School Counselor Grades 7-12, 1 FTEJob Summary: The Student Counselor in grades 7-12 plays a crucial role in supporting students' academic, social-emotional, and career development while ensuring they remain on track towardgraduation and post-secondary success. This position provides individualized planning and counseling services aligned with Ohio Revised Code (ORC 3313.603 and ORC 3313.618),which require school counselors to guide students in developing Individual Graduation Plans (IGPs) that align with their career aspirations, academic strengths, and workforce pathways.The counselor also collaborates with district leadership and buildings to foster a positive school climate, promote student well-being and provide preventative and responsive services toaddress student needs. The Counselor plays a key role in efforts to enhance College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness metrics and to ensure students are equipped with the necessaryresources, opportunities and support to transition successfully into post-secondary options.Qualifications: Master's Degree in School Counseling or a related field.Valid Ohio School Counselor License as required by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE).Minimum of three (3) years of counseling experience in grades 7-12 preferred.Valid driver's license or state IDWorking Conditions: 7.75 hours per day, 184 days per school year calendar.Application Procedure: Applicants should submit an online application through the Lakota Local School District's Frontline Recruiting & Hiring system. Please include a resume, transcripts, licensure documentation, and any other required materials.Selection Procedure: Applicants will be evaluated based on qualifications, experience, and alignment with district needs. Selected candidates will participate in interviews, which may include panel interviews,reference checks, and/or teaching demonstrations.Applicants that are offered positions shall be required to submit to an FBI/BCII criminal background check. Failure to satisfactorily pass the criminal background check based on the discretion of the Board of Education will preclude an individual from employment with the district.Lakota Local School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Attachment(s):TEACHER - COUNSELOR 7-12.pdf