School Counselor-Middle School

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

POSITION TITLE

School Counselor – Lee Middle School – 195 Day Contract (2026-2027 School Year)

Location

Lee Middle School

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 the development of 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.

Required Education, Certification, or Training

Masters degree and appropriate state certification.

Required Skills

Education preparation and practical knowledge of the most effective practices in elementary counseling services with strong emphasis on interpersonal skills, child growth and development; effective oral and written communication and the capability to plan, implement, and evaluate counseling programs and services.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

The Coweta County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable.

The Coweta County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.