Future Opening – Certified Guidance Counselor

at George County School District, Lucedale, United States

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Open until filled

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Type of post

Pastoral and welfare
A support post, not a teaching post.

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6 November 2026, on a public job listing

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Job Title: Guidance Counselor Job Purpose: To provide individual counseling and/or group guidance activities based on the assessed needs of students; consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other appropriate individuals regarding services and programs available to/for students; develop procedures for program evaluation; serve as a resource person; maintain counseling records; and assist in the identification of students with special needs. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles. Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans. Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students. Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. Ability to organize and coordinate work. Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. Minimum Qualifications: Mississippi Educator Licensure with appropriate endorsement / 436 Have met other qualifications and requirements as established by the school district. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment. Masters degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment. Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred. Reports To: Building Principal Supervises: N/A Duties & Responsibilities : Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance. Administers a needs assessment for students, faculty and parents each school year. Develops a guidance calendar based on the results of the needs assessment. Implements a guidance program. Evaluates the guidance program annually. Provides individual counseling. Provides group guidance and counseling activities based on the assessed needs of students. Screens and follows up on referrals from teachers and parents in a timely manner. Plans jointly with teachers' remediation for student problems that interfere with mastery of basic skills. Assists in individual and group testing programs. Assists in the interpretation of individual reports to students, parents and teachers. Interprets test scores to appropriate individuals. Assists students in making the transition from one level to another and from one school to another. Develops a list of community referrals & updates agency lists each year. Maintains knowledge of referral procedures and guidelines. Maintains a file of referral forms. Identifies students' needs and indicates the necessity of assistance from other sources. Completes referral forms. Follow up on students' progress. Provides consultation with agencies as appropriate. Conducts an orientation for new students. Holds individual parent conferences as necessary for welfare of child. Provides consultation with teachers on educational progress of students. Consults with parents. Compiles student progress reports when requested by parents. Arranges and conducts parent-teacher-counselor conferences. Provides follow up information on all conferences and referrals to involved staff. Provides resource materials to students, staff, and parents. Invites community leaders to school functions. Perform other job related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor or superintendent. Limited travel to and from meetings may be required. Supports the George County School District Core Beliefs and Mission. FLSA Status: Exempt DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

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