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Position Title: Counselor
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Salary Schedule: State Based Plus Local Supplement
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Department: School
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Job Code: 110000
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Reports To: Principal
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Work Schedule: 187 days/8 hr.
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Grade/Level: N/A
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FLSA: Exempt
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Primary Function: Ability to provide instruction, assessing and encouraging student progress. Ability to manage the learning environment, complying with state and district level regulations and policies.
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Working Conditions: Physical Demands:
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Office and Classroom Environment
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Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
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Hearing and speaking to exchange information
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Seeing to read a variety of materials
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Sitting for extended periods of time
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Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials
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Qualifications:
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A valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in assigned teaching field as required by the Professional Standards Commission
*School Counseling (P-12)
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Must hold or be eligible for a Master’s degree in School Counseling
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The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
Essential Functions:
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Implement or assist in implementing a developmental counseling and guidance program considering the school needs
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Conduct individual counseling in areas of educational and person need as referred by staff, family, or self-referred
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Conduct group counseling in identified areas
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Conduct classroom activities to support instruction, educational transition, career awareness and personal development
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Collaborate with Graduation Coaches, Career Pathways Facilitators, and others as appropriate to successfully implement the Career Pathways initiative
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Assist with administration of standardized group testing
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Consult and coordinate with staff, parents, and community resources
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Assist in implementing crisis management plans
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Provide information to students and parents on career awareness and life development
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Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position
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Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable, and punctual manner
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Participate in training programs and apply concepts learned in the classroom to increase student learning
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Participate in the Student Support Team process
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Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities
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Ensure adherence to appropriate safety procedures
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Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies
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Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee
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- Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.
- It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
- Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
- Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.
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