Highland Local Schools has a vacancy for your consideration. Please find the details below.

Category: Certified
Date Posted: 4/29/2026
Date Closing: 5/15/2026
Date of Availability: 2026/2027 School Year
Location: Highland High School

The Highland Local School District has an opening for one (1) High School Counselor Long
Term Substitute for the 2026/2027 School Year.

CERTIFICATION: Pupil Services License: School Counselor (27020)
[Additional certification in another teaching field preferred]

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Appropriate school counselor license required.
2. Strong undergraduate grade point average � (preferable above 3.0/B average) from
    the institution granting the bachelor's diploma with demonstrated expertise in both
    content and pedagogy.
3. Successful documented performance as a counselor or pre-service intern counselor of high
     school students.
4.  Demonstrates competence and knowledge of mental health referral pathways; multi-tiered
     systems of support; interventions for significant, mild, or emerging mental health needs.
4. Has successfully navigated the college admission process for a variety of colleges and can
    guide students to select, apply, and compete for admission.
5. Uses qualitative and quantitative data to guide and inform practice and decision-making
    related to student achievement, course selection, and career guidance.
6. Makes effective use of technology to collect, evaluate, and report data.
7. Has background and experience to effectively communicate and facilitate discussions
    between students, parents, and staff.
8. Uses research-supported approaches to counseling individual students and facilitating small
    groups.
9. Knows legal requirements for confidentiality, reporting, and instruction.
10. Shows enthusiasm and passion for helping each student design personal college or career
      pathways.
11. Has knowledge and experience with effective practices for developing and managing a high
      school schedule.
12. Willing to work collaboratively with colleagues and administration to improve instruction
      and analyze student progress.
13. Possesses the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to develop as a reflective practitioner
      and continuous learner.

SALARY:
The person selected to fill this position will be placed at BA Step 0 of the salary schedule 
contained in the negotiated agreement between the HEA and the Highland Board of Education.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested applicants with the appropriate certification may submit a letter of interest and resume
through Applitrack: www.applitrack.com/nccohio/onlineapp. The letter of interest should outline
how the qualifications are met. Applications must be complete and submitted by midnight on the
due date for consideration.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Highland Local School District is an equal opportunity employer. The Highland Board of
Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual
orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic
information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including
employment opportunities.

OHIO REQUIRED NOTICE:
ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY MAKES A FALSE STATEMENT IS GUILTY OF FALSIFICATION UNDER
SECTION 2921.13 OF THE REVISED CODE, WHICH IS A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST DEGREE.