School Counselor/ Behavior Specialist

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Department of Employment Security is seeking an Entry level School Counselor/Behavior Specialist in Hattiesburg, MS. The role focuses on supporting students' academic, social, and emotional growth through counseling and behavior interventions within a school setting.

The position collaborates with teachers and families to create behavior plans, teach coping skills, and ensure a safe, positive environment while assisting with assessments and progress monitoring.

Qualifications

• Supports students' academic, social, and emotional growth by providing counseling, behavior intervention, and crisis support.
• Works with teachers and families to develop behavior plans, teach coping skills, and maintain a positive, safe school environment.
• Assists with assessments, referrals, and ongoing student progress monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students to address social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Develop and implement behavior intervention plans in collaboration with teachers and families.
• Support crisis intervention and connect students to appropriate resources as needed.

Job description

Mississippi Department of Employment Security

School Counselor/Behavior Specialist

Supports students' academic, social, and emotional growth by providing counseling, behavior intervention, and crisis support. Works with teachers and families to develop behavior plans, teach coping skills, and maintain a positive, safe school environment. Assists with assessments, referrals, and ongoing student progress monitoring.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Government Administration

Hattiesburg, MS