Counselor - Counseling

TrulyHired; Loganville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) seeks a licensed school counselor to support academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social-emotional growth.

The role emphasizes implementing a comprehensive counseling program, working with diverse student groups, and collaborating with district staff to align with standards and goals. Certification and a master’s degree are required; prior counseling experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field (Required).
• Georgia certification at the S-5 Level or Non-Renewable School Counseling certificate (Required).
• Previous counseling experience (Preferred).
• Knowledge of basic counseling skills, management, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning experiences supporting academics, college/career readiness, and social-emotional growth.
• Develop annual, data-driven goals aligned to student outcomes.
• Deliver tiered school counseling instruction and intervention services.
• Design, implement, and document outcomes of a comprehensive counseling program aligned to standards.
• Provide crisis response and coordinate with staff for supportive classroom activities.
• Counsel individually and in groups to support academic, college/career readiness, and social-emotional needs.
• Create a data-driven counseling program addressing barriers and closing gaps.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethics and professional standards.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and stakeholders.

Skills

Counseling skills

Group & stakeholder work

Effective communication

Oral & written communication

Organization & problem solving

Process improvement

Representation of GCPS

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Job Description

License and Certification Qualifications

• Georgia certification at the S-5 Level or Non-Renewable School Counseling certificate Required

Education Qualifications

• Master's Degree in related field Required

Experience Qualifications

• Previous counseling experience Preferred

Skills Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic counseling skills, management, and leadership
• Ability to work with individuals, small groups, classroom groups, and collaboratively with stakeholders
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication
• Demonstrated skills in organization and problem solving
• Ability to analyze existing processes and identify areas for improvement
• Ability to act as a representative of Gwinnett County Public Schools

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide relevant student learning experiences supporting academic achievement, college and career readiness and social emotional growth.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the comprehensive counseling program components in accordance with the district's comprehensive counseling program framework.
  • Utilize district's standards and competencies in comprehensive school counseling program planning that support student mindsets and behaviors.
  • Creates annual, data driven goals that advance student outcomes in areas of academic achievement, career/college readiness, and social emotional development.
• Provide tiered levels of school counseling instruction and intervention services addressing students' needs in the areas of academic support, college/career readiness, and social-emotional development.
• Demonstrates the ability to design, implement, analyze, and document outcomes of a comprehensive school counseling program aligned to district, state, and national standards.
  • Delivers responsive services such as crisis response as needed.
  • Coordinate with school staff to provide supportive instructional classroom activities that relate to student academic achievement, college and career goals and social emotional needs.
  • Conduct individual and group counseling with students to support their academic, college and career readiness, and social emotional needs.
  • Design and implement a data driven school counseling program for all students to address student learning barriers and close the achievement/opportunity gap.
• Demonstrate a commitment to school counseling professional ethics and professional growth opportunities.
  • Maintains appropriate confidentiality of student information and records.
  • Adhere to legal and ethical guidelines and professional standards of the school counseling profession.
  • Attend and participate in faculty and district level meetings and other staff development, in addition to professional growth activities as needed and/or supported by the principal.
  • Apply newly acquired knowledge and skills in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, district, school personnel, and other stakeholders.
  • Model correct use of oral and written language.
  • Interact in a professional manner with students, parents, and staff.
  • Demonstrate punctuality, maintain regular attendance, and make necessary arrangements for absences.
  • Create a climate of accessibility for parents and students by demonstrating a collaborative and approachable style.
• Promote a safe, positive learning environment, which is inclusive of all students.
  • Demonstrate belief in the capacity of all students to be successful.
  • Facilitates access to appropriate educational learning experiences for all students to reach their educational goals.
  • Foster school and family collaboration to support positive student outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS)

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is the largest school system in Georgia and the 13th largest in the nation. A diverse community with urban and suburban characteristics, GCPS is home to students who speak over 158 languages in addition to English. A growing school district, GCPS started this past August with more than 160,000 students and hired over 700 new teachers for the 2009-10 school year.