District Overview

As the fourth largest school district in Ohio, Toledo Public Schools (TPS) is a unique and innovative school system that serves over 23,000 students, and over 4,000 faculty and staff members. Our district includes 42 elementary schools, and 11 high schools, including 6 comprehensive schools and 5 magnet schools. We are looking for driven people who are dedicated to student success to join our team. We offer competitive benefits and a team full of people that are TPS Proud. 

General Summary

As a substitute school counselor, the children are the focus. The counselor will coordinate, communicate, collaborate, and advocate for the emotional, psychological, physical, social, career, and educational needs of all students he or she interacts with. Substitute counselors work as needed based on their availability. 

Qualifications 

REQUIRED 

• Valid Ohio pupil services license for school counselors 
• Pass background check 

PREFERRED

• Two (2) years of experience as a teacher, counselor, social worker, or therapist

Essential Tasks

For more information on the position’s tasks and responsibilities, please review the job description, which can be found at the following links: 

Counselor, Elementary, Various Locations

Counselor, High School, Various Locations

• Provide individual counseling to students in the areas of personal-social, educational, and career development. 
• Provide group and classroom developmental guidance related to the personal-social, educational, and career development needs of students. 
• Develop, in conjunction with other counselors, individual, group, and classroom guidance programs and materials to meet the needs of students. 
• Provide critical incident support to students and staff as needed. 
• Provide resource coordination services among families, school personnel, and community agencies. 
• Provide consultative services to appropriate community resources, families, and appropriate school personnel for the purpose of enhancing the emotional, psychological, physical, and social development of the children. 
• Participate with other counselors in professional and personal growth to maintain and enhance knowledge and skills that maximize counselor effectiveness with children. 
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion when dealing with sensitive information. 
• Build positive relationships between students, staff, parents, and community through the use of strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

Contract Days/Work Schedule

This position will follow an as-needed schedule, to be determined with the candidate upon receiving an offer of employment.

Compensation

Non-retired Substitute Counselors - Hourly rate: $41.40

Retired Substitute Counselors - Daily rate: $417.68 

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Toledo Public Schools to afford equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or disability in the admission, access to, treatment, or employment in its programs and activities.