School Counselor - Middle School Job Birmingham area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 2026-27 School Counselor - Middle School 6-8/9.5 Month

Middle School Counselor

Reports To:

School Principal

Job Goal:
To provide a comprehensive counseling and guidance program for middle school students

Minimum Qualifications:

Must meet applicable federal and state certification/qualification requirements for the position
Master's degree in School Counseling
Proficiency in oral and written communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups
Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information
Ability to meet suitability criteria under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as state, federal and local law and the Board may require

Duties And Responsibilities:

Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, goals, and priorities

Implements the middle school comprehensive counseling and guidance program curriculum

Guides and counsels groups and individual students through the development of personal, social, educational, and career plans

Counsels small groups and individual students

Consult and collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents in understanding and meeting the needs of students

Refers students with problems and their parents to appropriate specialists, special programs, or outside agencies

Participates in activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school

Plans, evaluates, and revises the counseling and guidance program

Pursues professional growth

Abides by professional Code of Ethics

Adheres to local Board policies, administrative procedures, and other like directives, as well as state, federal and local laws

Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s)

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Hoover City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:
In compliance with federal law, our school district administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.