High School Counselor — Student Services & College Prep

Foothills Barrow - Russell; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Foothills Education Charter High School in Winder, Georgia seeks a part-time School Counselor to support Barrow-Russell and surrounding sites. You will provide counseling, enrollment guidance, and postsecondary planning while collaborating with teachers, mentors and social workers to meet student goals.

Responsibilities include evaluating transcripts, orienting new students, assisting with graduation requirements, and delivering mental health support within MTSS/504 frameworks.

Qualifications

• Valid Georgia School Counselor certificate.
• Working knowledge of high school school counseling.
• High school experience preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of mental health concerns of teenagers and young adults.
• Ability to take direction and perform tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in monthly Student Services Meetings as part of the site student services team.
• Regularly communicate with Mentors and Mentor Coordinator to be aware of student needs and concerns.
• Make referrals to School Social Worker as necessary.
• Collaborate with other student services staff to plan and implement activities to meet student needs and site goals.
• Conduct evaluation of new student transcripts and create graduation checklists.
• Meet with entering students and facilitate orientation/enrollment.
• Assist in postsecondary planning, testing and scholarships guidance.
• Provide mental health support to students in crisis and connect MTSS/504 processes.

Skills

Experience in high school counseling

Excellent communication

Independent work

Education

Georgia School Counselor certificate

Job description

Foothills Education Charter High School in Winder, Georgia seeks a part-time School Counselor to support Barrow-Russell and surrounding sites. You will provide counseling, enrollment guidance, and postsecondary planning while collaborating with teachers, mentors and social workers to meet student goals.

Responsibilities include evaluating transcripts, orienting new students, assisting with graduation requirements, and delivering mental health support within MTSS/504 frameworks.