Middle School Counselor 2026-2027

Harrison; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison County School District is seeking a Middle School Counselor for the 2026-2027 year. The role focuses on guiding students in academic planning, career exploration, and personal growth within a comprehensive school counseling program.

The position requires MS licensure, background checks, and a commitment to upholding confidentiality while supporting students, parents, and staff. It is an on-site role with the district's guidance department providing leadership and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Certified and licensed as per MS state law and regulations.
• Background check and child abuse registry required by MS Code S37-9-17.
• Satisfactory employment record required.
• Alternatives to stated qualifications may be approved by the Board.
• Driver's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in course and subject selection.
• Disseminate occupational information to students and classes studying occupations.
• Assist students in evaluating aptitudes and abilities using standardized scores and data.
• Help students identify and develop abilities and plan education/occupational paths.
• Support students in preventing dropouts and in career planning.

Skills

Counseling skills

Communication

Student assessment

Education

Mississippi teaching license

Job description

Posting Name

Middle School Counselor 2026-2027

Location

54 West Harrison Middle

Posting Begin Date

09/29/2026

Posting End Date

N/A

Full Time

Yes

Job Category

Certified Application

Schedule

N/A

Licensed Position

Yes

QUALIFICATIONS

• All instructional personnel shall be certified and licensed in accordance with state law and the regulations of the State of Mississippi. Such licensure and transcript of credits shall be on file in the office of the Superintendent of Education.
• In accordance with Mississippi Code S37-9-17, all personnel employed by the public school system shall be required to pass a criminal background check and a current child abuse registry check.
• A satisfactory employment record
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide own transportation.

REPORTS TO Principal, Assistant Principal, and Directors

JOB GOAL

To help students overcome problems that impede learning and to assist them in making educational, occupational, and life plans that hold promise for their personal fulfillment as mature and responsible men and women.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Aids students in course and subject selection
• Obtains and disseminates occupational information to students and to classes studying occupations
• Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in evolving education and occupation plans in terms of such evaluation
• Works to discover and develop special abilities of students
• Works to resolve students educational handicaps
• Registers students new to the school and orients them to school procedures and the schools varied opportunities for learning
• Works to prevent students from dropping out of school
• Helps students evaluate career interests and choices
• Remains readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such problems as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment.
• Plans guidance field trips to schools, colleges, and industry for interested students
• Guides students in their participation in school and community activities. Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality.
• Initiates, assembles, maintains, and interprets accurate health records, attendance records, cumulative progress records, activity records, and uniform transcript records for assigned students.
• Supervises the preparation and processing of college, scholarship, and employment applications.
• Makes recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships.
• Provides student information to colleges and potential employers according to provisions of the Harrison County School Boards Policies and Procedures.
• Confers with parents whenever necessary.
• Assists in the orientation of new faculty members.
• Provides in-service training in guidance for teachers and student teachers.
• Works with teachers and other staff members to familiarize them with the general range of services offed by the student personnel services department, and to improve the educational prospects of individual students being counseled.
• Advises administrators and faculty on the matters of student discipline.
• Takes an active role in interpreting the school’s objectives to students, parents, and the community at large.
• Interprets the guidance program to the community
• Organizes and conducts annual career day.
• Arranges for tutors and summer school work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or Director as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Work in standard office and school building environments.

Note : Also see the Checklist of Duties for the Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

205-215 days annually, dependent on grade level of school, with salary in accordance with the Administrative Salary Schedule as approved by the Harrison County School Board.

EVALUATION

Performance of the Guidance Counselor will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions in the School Board Policies and Procedures.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Revision Date: 04/24/2023

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