Impactful School Guidance Counselor

Frayser Community Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Frayser Community Schools in Memphis seeks a School Guidance Counselor to support student academic, social, and emotional growth through counseling, college/career readiness initiatives, and crisis intervention. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, families, and administrators to foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in School Counseling, be licensed or certified (LPC or equivalent), and bring experience with diverse student

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Counseling or related field.
• State licensure or equivalent certification required (LPC or similar).
• Experience with diverse student populations.
• Strong knowledge of college and career planning resources.
• Proficiency in crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with staff, students and families.
• Data-driven guidance and student advocacy responsibilities.
• Commitment to ethical professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students.
• Assist students in developing academic and career plans.
• Address behavioral issues and provide crisis intervention.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators.
• Coordinate prevention programs for bullying and mental health.
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions.
• Organize college and career readiness workshops.
• Advocate for student needs within the school community.

Skills

Master’s degree

LPC certification

Diverse student population

Career planning resources

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Collaboration

Counseling software

Bilingual

Bachelor’s degree

State certification

Two years experience

Development knowledge

Time management

Problem solving

Ethical standards

Education

Master’s degree in School Counseling

Bachelor’s degree in Counseling or Education

Tools

Counseling software

Assessment tools

Job description

Frayser Community Schools in Memphis seeks a School Guidance Counselor to support student academic, social, and emotional growth through counseling, college/career readiness initiatives, and crisis intervention. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, families, and administrators to foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in School Counseling, be licensed or certified (LPC or equivalent), and bring experience with diverse student