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School Guidance Counselor

Published: 1/23/2026 1:31 PM

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Special Education and Early Learning, Division of State Schools, has an opening for a School Guidance Counselor at the Kentucky School for the Deaf in Danville.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic, student-centered environment focused on empowering the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. The successful candidate will play an essential role in advancing KSD's mission and values while benefiting from the support, training, and benefits of Kentucky state government employment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Plans, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive developmental and preventative guidance program aligned with the school's Consolidated Plan.

Identifies barriers to student success (e.g., attendance, adjustment, academic performance) through established referral processes and develops appropriate intervention plans.

Provides individual, group, and classroom-based counseling and social-emotional learning instruction to address students' social-emotional, behavioral, mental health, academic, career, and personal/social development needs.

Supports academic and behavioral progress monitoring and provides staff support for the implementation of the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework.

Serves as an active member of the Mental Health Team and participates in ARC meetings, as needed, to support educational planning and service delivery.

Collaborate with school, district, and community resources to coordinate student services, referrals, and outside agency supports.

Coordinates Career and Technical Education (CTE), Community Work Transition, and College and Career Readiness initiatives, including college entrance testing, scholarships, and financial aid information.

Collaborates with staff and administration on the master schedule, student placement, course assignments, and ensures coursework aligns with graduation requirements; enters and maintains student schedules in Infinite Campus.

Develops and implements orientation and transition programs across educational levels, including preschool through postsecondary.

Oversee the maintenance and interpretation of permanent student records, including report cards, transcripts, and course of study requirements.

Coordinates and schedules student staffing meetings and parent, staff, and student conferences as needed.

Collaborates with staff to ensure school-level compliance with federal, state, and local mandates and serves as the Building Assessment Coordinator (BAC) for state testing programs.

Works collaboratively with Kentucky School for the Deaf professionals to plan programs, implement changes, and evaluate progress as part of the overall educational program.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and School Administrators

Benefits and Perks

Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Optional insurance (dental/vision)
Life insurance
Member of Kentucky Teachers Retirement System and deferred compensation options
Paid leave (emergency, sick, personal)
Paid holidays (4- each academic year)
Free financial planning program
Professional development and training opportunities
Employee resource and recognition programs
Employee wellness programs

Minimum Requirements:

Master's Degree: School Counseling
Certificate for School Counselor, All Grades issued by the Kentucky Educational Professional Standards Board
Three (3) years of experience as Guidance Counselor

Knowledge of:

Proficiency in ASL is preferred. Please note the selected candidate is expected to attain a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) rating of Intermediate is within four years of employment.

Position Details:

ASL Version: KSD School Guidance Counselor

KSB/KSD Salary Schedule: Certified Salary Schedule

Number of Contract Days: 215

Applicants and employees may be subject to drug testing and background checks.

Applicants under contract with a local school district must submit a written release from their superintendent before an offer of employment can be extended.

In accordance with KRS 161.220, the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers' Retirement System.

To apply, email resumes and letters of interest to amy.hislope@education.ky.gov.

For questions regarding this position, contact: Amy Hislope, HR Administrator, Division of Resource Management, 303 South Second Street, Danville, KY 40422 Email: amy.hislope@education.ky.gov

The Kentucky Department of Education participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information about E-Verify, visit https://www.dhs.gov/e-verify or contact DHS at 1-888-897-7781.

The Kentucky Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D.