Middle School Counselor
Connections Academy
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Duluth • United States
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About the role
- Assist students and families with successful transition into the program;
- Work with a diversity of students with special needs, including students with section 504 plans
- Follow up with students and families to ensure that they are staying on track and fulfilling the requirements of our school;
- Build relationships with students and families through email, phone calls, and in person when necessary;
- Proactively be able to troubleshoot and problem solve student and family issues and understand the proper channels of communication;
- Work with school teams to identify and help families access school and community resources;
- Advise students and families related to academics, early college and career planning
- Assist students and parents with the school course selection process according to specific state credit requirements, postsecondary plans and student needs and interests;
- Advise students with issues related to dropping courses and changing schedules, seeking support as needed, while ensuring that the school’s course selection and drop policies are adhered to;
- Implement programs for students and families related to interpersonal adjustment issues;
- Participate in the development of crisis prevention and management plans for the school and serve as a key member of a multidisciplinary support team;
- Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards.
- Stay abreast of all state regulations relating to incident reporting and documentation;
- Assist teachers when students enroll mid-semester, making sure that teachers receive guidance on integrating the students into their coursework, and ensuring that previous grades, credits, and evaluations are handled appropriately;
- And other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Masters Degree or higher in Counselor Education/School Counseling (from an accredited institution)
- Possess a Georgia School Counseling certification
- Must have a Clearance Certificate through the Department of Education or be able to obtain one within the first 30 days of the first day of hire.
- Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Highly organized and punctual
- Student and family-focused approach
- Experience in teaching or supporting Title I schools
- High degree of flexibility
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Team player track record
- Strong interpersonal skills, which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
- Willingness to travel for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
- Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Masters Degree in Counselor EducationGeorgia School Counseling certificationClearance Certificateexperience in teachingsupporting Title I schools
Soft Skills
excellent communication skillshighly organizedpunctualstudent and family-focused approachhigh degree of flexibilityability to work well in a fast-paced environmentteam playerstrong interpersonal skills
Certifications
Georgia School Counseling certificationClearance Certificate