| Position Category | Student Support Services |
| Position Type | High School Counselor |
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| School District | Purcell Public Schools |
| City, State | Purcell, OK |
| Description | Purcell High School is seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and organized High School Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a student-centered advocate committed to supporting our students' academic, career, and social-emotional development. At PHS, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of Dragon Pride where every student is prepared for success beyond graduation. Key Responsibilities College & Career Readiness: Guide post-secondary options, including college applications, scholarships, FAFSA completion, and vocational training. Social-Emotional Support: Offer individual and small-group counseling to address personal, social, or mental health concerns impacting student success. Crisis Intervention: Respond to immediate student needs and collaborate with external agencies when necessary. Testing Coordination: Assist in the administration and interpretation of state assessments (ACT, Pre-ACT, etc.). Collaboration: Act as a liaison between students, parents, teachers, and administration to ensure a holistic support system. Skills: Strong communication, time-management, and proficiency with student information systems (e.g., Wengage/Sylogist). Attributes: High level of integrity, confidentiality, and a genuine passion for working with teenagers. |
| Required Qualifications | Certification: Valid Oklahoma School Counselor Certificate (Secondary). Education: Master’s Degree in School Counseling or a related field. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Skills: Strong communication, time-management, and proficiency with student information systems (e.g., Infinite Campus). Attributes: High level of integrity, confidentiality, and a genuine passion for working with teenagers |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Cover Letter |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Resume |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Transcripts |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Reference List |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Teaching/Administration Certification |
| Application Instructions | Send all required information to Ricky Hammer, High School Principal, at hammerr@purcellps.org |
| Link | Purcell Public Schools |
| Contact Name | Ricky Hammer |
| Contact Email | Hammerr@purcellps.org |