Junior High Guidance Counselor: Student Success Advocate

Watson Chapel Junior High School; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Chapel Junior High School in Pine Bluff, AR, is seeking a Secondary Guidance Counselor. This full-time role reports to the Building Administrator and serves the Secondary department.

The counselor will support academic, personal/social, and career success, and participate in after-hours events as needed. The position requires a Bachelor’s in Counseling (Master’s preferred) and prior school counseling experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field is required or preferred.
• Master's degree in counseling is preferred.
• Experience as a school counselor is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel individuals to help students address personal, social, or academic issues.
• Provide crisis intervention to students when needed.
• Maintain accurate student records as required by policy and law.
• Assess student needs and refer to appropriate services.
• Plan counseling programs integrated with the school curriculum.
• Collaborate with administrators to develop master schedules and programs.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Record keeping

Counseling theory

Collaboration

Career guidance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Counseling

Master's Degree Preferred

Job description

Watson Chapel Junior High School in Pine Bluff, AR, is seeking a Secondary Guidance Counselor. This full-time role reports to the Building Administrator and serves the Secondary department.

The counselor will support academic, personal/social, and career success, and participate in after-hours events as needed. The position requires a Bachelor’s in Counseling (Master’s preferred) and prior school counseling experience is desirable.