Teacher Counselor North Jackson High School

Position: 25% Teacher 75% Counselor North Jackson High School
Location: Stevenson

Jackson County Board of Education announces the following vacancies. Applications should be submitted through the Hire True

Website. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

School/Worksite

Title

Job Description

Qualifications

Salary

Posting Dates

North Jackson High School

75% Counselor / 25% Teacher

Develop, implement, and evaluate an annual local school guidance and counseling plan in accordance with standards set forth by the State Plan and commensurate with the local system plan. Provide individual and group counseling and guidance. Provide orientation for new students and parents/guardians.

Consult with parents/guardians, teachers, and staff concerning the special needs of students and make appropriate referrals. Coordinate student admissions, orientation, and class scheduling. Coordinate, analyze, and interpret test results to provide information about educational, vocational, and personal/social needs. Assist with placement and follow-up services for students. Assist students in selecting programs of study to enhance career planning. Provide information and resource services for students, parents/guardians, and faculty.

Assist students in building self-esteem and developing decision-making, problem-solving, and positive human relations skills.

Plan with teachers, principal, parents/guardians, and students steps for modifying student behavior. Utilize community resources in addressing the needs of students. Provide data concerning student needs to determine curricula development.

Coordinate state mandated student tests.

Maintain comprehensive records and reports.

Exhibit positive human-relations skills.

Any and other essential functions assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Teacher Essential Duties

Establish objectives and plan learning experiences based on individual and class needs. Implement activities using various techniques that utilize instructional time to meet objectives. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to achieve an atmosphere conducive to learning. Exhibit positive human relations skills. Evaluate the educational program and/or student progress. Communicate with parents/guardians, colleagues, and community groups. Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication.

Maintain and submit required records and reports. Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Plan and accomplish personal professional growth and demonstrate professional ethics and leadership. All teachers will model the student dress code by example. Grades/Attendance/ Lesson plans updated in a timely manner. Any and other essential functions assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

M.S. degree with proper State of Alabama Certification

3 years teaching experience

Jackson County Salary Matrix

June 23, 2026, through July 15, 2026, or until filled.

Vacancies are posted at each Jackson County Board of Education location. Vacancies are also posted on the Jackson County website, www.jacksonk
12.org. Jackson County Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

No person shall be denied employment, re-employment, advancement, or evaluated, nor shall be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity, on the basis of sex, age, marital status, religion, belief, national origin, ethnic group, or disability