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Position Title: Counselor	Salary Schedule: State Based Plus Local Supplement
Department: School	Job Code: 110000
Reports To: Principal	Work Schedule: 187 days/8 hr.
Grade/Level: N/A	FLSA: Exempt
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.

Working Conditions: Physical Demands:

Office and Classroom Environment	Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
	Hearing and speaking to exchange information
	Seeing to read a variety of materials
	Sitting for extended periods of time
	Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

Qualifications:

A valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in assigned teaching field as required by the Professional Standards Commission

*School Counseling (P-12)

Must hold or be eligible for a Master’s degree in School Counseling

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Functions:

	Implement or assist in implementing a developmental counseling and guidance program considering the school needs
	Conduct individual counseling in areas of educational and person need as referred by staff, family, or self-referred
	Conduct group counseling in identified areas
	Conduct classroom activities to support instruction, educational transition, career awareness and personal development
	Collaborate with Graduation Coaches, Career Pathways Facilitators, and others as appropriate to successfully implement the Career Pathways initiative
	Assist with administration of standardized group testing
	Consult and coordinate with staff, parents, and community resources
	Assist in implementing crisis management plans
	Provide information to students and parents on career awareness and life development
	Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position
	Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable, and punctual manner
	Participate in training programs and apply concepts learned in the classroom to increase student learning
	Participate in the Student Support Team process
	Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities
	Ensure adherence to appropriate safety procedures
	Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies
	Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee

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.
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