Counselor - Dean Rusk Middle School

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s or higher degree in School Counseling; an S‑5 or above certificate as required by the Professional Standards Commission.

Assist students in academic and social problems, and in planning academic and career choices.

• Implement or assist in implementing a developmental counseling and guidance program considering the school needs.
• Conduct individual counseling in areas of educational and personal need as referred by staff, family or self‑referred.
• Conduct group counseling in identified areas.
• Conduct classroom activities to support instruction, educational transition, career awareness and personal development.
• Prepare and submit notices to parents for students who are in danger of not being promoted and for students who are deficient in credit for graduation.
• Supervise the registration of students, as directed.
• Cooperate in compiling and maintaining appropriate student records.
• Work with registration and placement of new students and schedule changes.
• Evaluate transcripts of incoming and transferring students and keep appropriate records.
• Supervise the preparation and transmittal of transcripts and other official documents relating to students.
• Serve as a resource to homeroom advisors/teachers and assist in homeroom advisement process, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Graduation Coaches, Career Pathways Facilitators and others as appropriate to successfully implement the Career Pathways initiative.
• Assist in school‑based scheduling for work‑based learning students, as appropriate.
• Assist with administration of standardized group testing.
• Assist in analyzing test data.
• Provide information to students and parents on career pathways and life development.
• Consult and coordinate with staff, parents and community resources.
• Participate in Student Support Team.
• Serve as a team member in planning and operation of the school.
• Supervise student elections.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment.
• Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities.
• Implement and adhere to appropriate safety procedures, crisis emergency plans to create and sustain a secure and healthy learning environment consistent with District and school rules, policies and procedures.
• Carry out duties in accordance with federal and State laws, Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia, and established State and local policies, regulations and practices.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents or guardians, District and school personnel, and other stakeholders in ways that enhance student learning.
• Perform, professionally and efficiently, other duties as assigned.

FICA is paid by the employee and matched by the School District. Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits.