School Counselor

Position Summary:

The School Counselor - Mental Health Support position will work closely with the building administrative team as well as as the building counseling team to coordinate, facilitate, and implement mental health support services. The School Counselor-Mental Health Support position will provide emotional support and foster a safe and successful learning environment for students at the elementary, middle and high school levels.

The primary focus will be on building students' capacity for academic success and positive social and emotional well-being.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Master Degree required

License:
Valid Georgia Certificate in or eligible for a certificate in School Counseling

Physical Activity

Stooping or crouching

Walk and/or stand for prolonged periods of time

Knowledge

Communicates effectively and promotes good public relations with students, teachers, administrators, and community stakeholders

Works with peers/supervisors in a considerate and cooperative manner and assists others when needed

Demonstrates patience and care for students all students

Organizational Skills

Strong facilitation, coaching, conflict resolution and problem solving skills

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Development and Management of Comprehensive Mental Health Support Program

Provide mental health support to students

Facilitate restorative justice and conflict resolution

Provide crisis assistance (i.e. family death)

Provide mental health resources

Work with Mental Health Coordinator to provide community resources; next steps involving short term and/or long term therapy or intervention; advocacy

Provide small group mental health support (i.e. anger/stress management, girl/boy issues, self-esteem, grief, relationships, etc.)

Address risky behaviors (i.e. alcohol/drug use)

Address depression and anxiety (i.e. suicide ideation)

Address abuse (i.e. physical, emotional, sexual)

Maintain and track documentation of mental health support for students

May provide some academic counseling duty and other duties specific to building needs

Assist in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies

Assist in developing and implementing educational programs, including programs on safety and bullying

Assist parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources

Provides services to students via classroom guidance, individual counseling, group counseling,

Uses all available data (e.g. formative, summative, testing/assessment, standardized) to develop programs and services that meet students' social and emotional needs

Implements school wide prevention/intervention programs to support the emotional, social and behavioral needs of students

Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities that meets students' needs

Incorporates into counseling program life skills that students need to have in order to be successful in the 21st century

Interprets and utilizes student data accurately and appropriately

Develops and implements an appropriate student referral process and follow-up process as needed

Provides individual and group counseling to students with social and emotional needs

Assists teachers, parents/guardians and students and others in interpreting and understanding student data

Utilizes all available technology resources effectively, including Student Information System, in the implementation and monitoring of comprehensive school counseling program

Tier 3, SST, 504, and other student support meetings as it relates to mental health support

Conducts annual program review to evaluate extent of program implementation and effectiveness

Participates in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills

Promotes positive relationship with students, parents, school staff, and community

Utilizes technology and effective communication tools (email/newsletter, website, school messenger, social media, parent nights, etc.), as appropriate, to inform students, parents and other relevant stakeholder groups about programs, interventions, activities and supports

Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Security Clearance:
The Glynn County School System requires a criminal background check and fingerprinting on all new employees, including all substitutes and other designated employees.

WORK DAYS:

Elementary School 190 Days

Middle/High School 200 days

COMPENSATION RANGE: $54,685 -$101,240
* FY26/_RW10

* Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

This document provides information about the above Glynn County Schools position. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. An individual's ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion.

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