Student Success Counselor - Middle School

Hamilton County Department of Education; Soddy-Daisy (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Schools in Chattanooga, TN seeks an energetic School Counselor at Soddy Daisy Middle School (grades 6-8) to support students’ social, educational and occupational development. The counselor will collaborate with teachers, parents and community partners to foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Requirements include a Master’s degree and Tennessee School Service Personnel License for School Counseling, strong communication, and excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and a valid Tennessee School Service Personnel License for School Counseling (Pre-K–12) are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with students, families, and staff.
• Strong planning, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain licensure and provide documentation to validate licensure timely.
• Review student assessment data to drive continuous improvement.
• Counsel students individually or in groups to support personal and academic development.
• Assist students with college, scholarship, and career planning.
• Collaborate with parents and school staff to support student achievement.
• Ensure confidentiality and adhere to the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Master’s degree

Tennessee School Service Personnel License (School Counseling pre-K-12)

Job description

Hamilton County Schools in Chattanooga, TN seeks an energetic School Counselor at Soddy Daisy Middle School (grades 6-8) to support students’ social, educational and occupational development. The counselor will collaborate with teachers, parents and community partners to foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Requirements include a Master’s degree and Tennessee School Service Personnel License for School Counseling, strong communication, and excellent organizational skills.