Dynamic School Counselor — 201-Day Term

Hamilton County Schools; Drake Forest (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Schools is seeking a dedicated School Counselor to support student achievement and holistic development at East Brainerd Elementary in Chattanooga, TN. The counselor will provide individual and group counseling, coordinate guidance activities, and collaborate with families and staff to improve educational outcomes.

Master’s degree in School Counseling and a valid Tennessee license are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Counseling and a valid Tennessee School Service Personnel License for School Counseling pre-K-12 are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage students, families, and community members.
• Strong planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains licensure and provides documentation timely to validate licensure.
• Reviews student assessment data to inform continuous improvement in achievement.
• Coordinates standardized testing in line with district policies and state law.
• Plans and conducts guidance activities to support student development.
• Counsels students individually or in groups on personal, social, and academic issues.
• Collaborates with parents and staff to support student success.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Planning

Organization

Problem solving

Decision making

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in School Counseling

Job description

Hamilton County Schools is seeking a dedicated School Counselor to support student achievement and holistic development at East Brainerd Elementary in Chattanooga, TN. The counselor will provide individual and group counseling, coordinate guidance activities, and collaborate with families and staff to improve educational outcomes.

Master’s degree in School Counseling and a valid Tennessee license are required.