Elementary School Counselor

Connections Academy

High School Counselor at Georgia Connections Academy assisting students with academic planning and family engagement. Responsibilities include course selection and support for diverse student needs.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeDuluth • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advising students and families on academic and career planning, while effectively collaborating with school teams to implement individualized learning strategies and support diverse student needs. Maintains strong communication and organizational skills to foster positive relationships and ensure student success.

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Masters Degree In Counselor Education/School CounselingGeorgia Service Certificate In School CounselingGeorgia Clearance CertificateStrong Technology SkillsExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Student AdvisingCourse Selection AssistanceIntervention PlanningAssessment Data AnalysisK–12 Curriculum Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsHighly OrganizedTeam PlayerFlexibilityPunctuality

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGoogle Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Georgia Clearance CertificateGeorgia Service Certificate In School Counseling

Industry Keywords

Special Needs SupportMTSS/RTI ModelTitle I SchoolsSynchronous InstructionAsynchronous Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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;
Support high-quality synchronous instruction and asynchronous resources aligned to GACA curriculum and state standards.
Support differentiated Tier 1 instruction and collaborate within the MTSS/RTI model to plan and deliver Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
Collaborate effectively with teachers and support staff to ensure all student accommodations are implemented with fidelity and aligned to individualized learning needs.
Use assessment data to support student learning needs and instruction, monitor progress, and adjust strategies to ensure growth.
Maintain deep knowledge of assigned courses and general awareness of K–12 curriculum pathways.
Build strong, positive relationships with students and families to support academic success and engagement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Masters Degree or higher in Counselor Education/School Counseling (from an accredited institution)
Certification: Georgia Clearance Certificate
Georgia Service Certificate in School Counseling
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

Comp & perks

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.
Other duties as assigned.
Support students and parents with online engagement opportunities.