School Counselor – Data-Driven Guidance & Student Support

Coweta County Schools; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Coweta County Schools seeks a School Counselor for Lee Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The 195‑day contract supports comprehensive counseling services within a middle school setting.

The role focuses on planning, individual and group counseling, crisis response, and collaboration with teachers, families, and the community to support student success and post‑secondary planning.

Qualifications

• Masters degree and appropriate state certification.
• Education preparation and practical knowledge of effective elementary counseling practices, with emphasis on interpersonal skills, child growth and development; strong oral and written communication; ability to plan, implement, and evaluate counseling programs and services.

Responsibilities

• Plan a goal-driven, comprehensive school counseling program using curriculum, standards, resources, and data to address the needs of all students.
• Coordinate individual student planning and responsive services designed to meet student needs on an individual and small group basis.
• Create and support a student-centered environment which promotes post-secondary planning and soft skills.
• Assist students, staff, and community in crisis response within the district.
• Provide support and assistance for students as they navigate critical and emergency situations.
• Provide opportunities to assist all students with setting academic, career, and social/emotional goals through individual counseling, small groups, classroom or other advisement activities.
• Conduct individual student conferences based on referrals initiated by teachers, administrators, or parents.
• Conduct small group counseling sessions with students who share a common need. Assist students to identify strengths, weaknesses, abilities, and interests.
• Assist students to develop appropriate study, social, refusal, and protective skills. Conference with students and parents to address academic deficiencies and provide suggestions for reversing failure.
• Conduct student observations to develop an insight into student performance and interpersonal relationships.
• Communicate information to teachers that may help students' success in the classroom.
• Schedule and conduct parent conferences and/or counseling sessions.
• Report and follow up on cases of child neglect and abuse.
• Coordinate community educational programs and distribute relevant guidance materials to parents, students, and teachers.
• Prepare written documentation on counseling sessions and follow-up sessions. Work with principal and staff to provide input for student and academic placements.
• Perform such other duties as may be required by the school principal or district.

Skills

Interpersonal skills/development

Education

Masters degree + state certification

Job description

Coweta County Schools seeks a School Counselor for Lee Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The 195‑day contract supports comprehensive counseling services within a middle school setting.

The role focuses on planning, individual and group counseling, crisis response, and collaboration with teachers, families, and the community to support student success and post‑secondary planning.