Head Counselor

Position type:

Student support services/guidance counselor

Date posted:

1/7/2026

Location:

Westover high school

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Position announcement

January 7, 2026

Position: head counselor

Location:

westover high school

Job summary:

The dougherty county school system is seeking a dedicated head counselor, skilled at providing positive direction for students' academic, social and emotional well-being at westover high school. The head counselor will aid students in building their educational and/or career paths for their future.

Minimum qualifications:

* master's degree or above;

* valid georgia professional certificate in school counseling;

* strong computer skills and experience using a student information system, preferably infinite campus;

* such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate.

Skills and abilities:

* must have exemplary communication, organization, and leadership skills;

* strong collaborative and communication skills;

* ability to function as a positive collaborative member of a team.

Performance responsibilities:

* serve as the lead school counselor for the building, providing leadership, supervision, and support to all school counselors assigned to the school to ensure consistency, compliance, and high-quality counseling services.

* lead the design, development, and implementation of the school's master schedule, ensuring alignment with graduation requirements, instructional priorities, staffing allocations, and district timelines.

* oversee student course requests, class assignments, schedule adjustments, and placement decisions to ensure accuracy, equity, and compliance with district and state requirements.

* support the school's full-time equivalent (fte) reporting by ensuring accurate course coding, student enrollment, scheduling segments, and documentation in the student information system.

* serve as the primary point of contact at the school for counseling-related technical support, including infinite campus use, scheduling tools, transcript review, and data accuracy.

* oversee the accurate posting, review, and maintenance of student transcripts for the school, including the review and interpretation of transcripts from in-state and out-of-state districts.

* review, document, and submit grade changes in accordance with district procedures, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper approvals.

* monitor junior and senior graduation audits to ensure students are on track to meet graduation requirements and intervene promptly when discrepancies are identified.

* support graduation cohort accuracy, summer graduation processes, and reporting requirements to ensure correct coding and documentation for the school.

* support the accurate submission of hope scholarship data and other required postsecondary reports for the school, in coordination with district timelines.

* review and process dual enrollment course requests and documentation, ensuring alignment with state guidelines and graduation requirements.

* support the professional growth of school counselors through coaching, modeling best practices, and facilitating school-based training aligned with district guidance.

* review school-level counseling reports and data submissions, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of required documentation.

* serve as a school-based leader on the crisis intervention team, providing guidance and coordination during crisis situations.

* collaborate closely with the principal, assistant principals, graduation coach, and district staff to support academic planning, scheduling, graduation outcomes, and student success.

* maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with district policies, state regulations, and federal laws related to student records and counseling services.

* perform other duties as assigned by the principal or supervisor in support of school and district counseling priorities.

Reports to:

principal

Salary range: competitive salary and excellent benefits package, in accordance with the dcss compensation guide

Final date to receive applications: applications will be reviewed upon submission. To ensure consideration, please submit all required application materials by january 14, 2026.

Interested applicants should apply online.

The dougherty county school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability.

The system reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations.

Dougherty county school system uses frontline education to manage employment applications online.

About us:

The dougherty county school system is a leading catalyst and advocate for public education in southwest georgia. It's the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 21 schools (13 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative middle/high school), 4 learning centers, and the commodore conyers college & career academy. All schools are…