Student Success & Guidance Counselor

Memphis Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis Shelby County Schools is seeking a professional School Counselor to plan, implement, and assess a comprehensive guidance program designed to strengthen students’ academic, social, emotional, and environmental well-being.

The role involves counseling individuals and groups, coordinating with staff and community resources, facilitating crisis intervention, and maintaining confidential records. Collaboration with parents and administrators is essential for student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in school counseling required.
• State certification in Guidance & Counseling required.
• Bachelor’s degree with related experience may be considered under Equivalency rules.

Responsibilities

• Implement and assess a comprehensive guidance and counseling program.
• Counsel individuals and groups to achieve academic and social goals.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and peer mediation as needed.
• Maintain confidential student case files and required records.
• Attend meetings to discuss Individual Education Plans and progress.
• Confer with parents about student progress and problems.

Skills

Guidance counseling

Crisis intervention

Peer mediation

Data analysis

Education

Master’s Degree in School Counseling

State Certification in Guidance and Counseling

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Memphis Shelby County Schools is seeking a professional School Counselor to plan, implement, and assess a comprehensive guidance program designed to strengthen students’ academic, social, emotional, and environmental well-being.

The role involves counseling individuals and groups, coordinating with staff and community resources, facilitating crisis intervention, and maintaining confidential records. Collaboration with parents and administrators is essential for student success.