Middle School COUNSELOR
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Education / Teaching
School Counseling & Student Support
Middle School COUNSELOR
Quitman County School District Quitman County Middle School - Marks, Mississippi Open in Google Maps
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Job Details- Job : 5665141
- Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
- Posted: Apr 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
- Starting Date: To Be Determined
- Position Type: Full-Time
DEPARTMENT/SITE:
District/Schools
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling (MS Code 37-9-79)
Valid Mississippi Department of Education Certification
Minimum Two years of successful experience in education as a classroom teacher
REPORTS TO:
Principal/Assistant Principals
SUPERVISES:
Students
The primary function of school counselors in Mississippi is to provide a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program for all public school children at all grade levels, from prekindergarten through grade 12; to consult with parents/guardians, teachers, and other school staff members to enhance their effectiveness in guiding and supporting students in progressing through the grade levels and in planning their careers;
and to provide support for the other education programs in the individual schools.
Program Development and Evaluation
- a. Goals, objectives, and activities of the guidance program are developed using the results of needs assessments.
- b. Organizes a guidance committee that functions in an advisory capacity
- c. Develops a guidance calendar of activities that lists on-going and regular events and activities
- d. Secures and makes available to students’ information and material on further educational opportunities, personal growth and development, and occupational opportunities and trends
- e. Develops procedures for program
- f. Implementing the guidance curriculum in each teacher’s classroom and/or systematically conducting developmental counseling programs for each grade level in the particular school throughout the year
- g. Provides resources to teachers to facilitate their teaching of counseling content in their regular lessons
Counseling and Consultation
- a. Provides time in the daily schedule for individual counseling for students
- b. Plans and implements group guidance activities
- c. Consults with families, teachers, administrators, and other appropriate individuals regarding services and programs available to/for students
- d. Prepares a list of contact personnel in agencies, programs, and services external to the school setting for collaboration and referral
Student Appraisal
- a. Interprets test results to appropriate individuals
- b. Assists in identifying students that need special services
- c. Assists in reviewing students’ progress at the end of each grading period
Academic Advisement and Educational and Occupational Planning
- a. Assists with registering and orienting new students
- b. Provides orientation to students from "feeder" schools
- c. Conducts course selection
- d. Provides students with information on school district policies regarding counseling services, student activities, competency and grade-level testing, graduation, and college admission requirements
- e. Provides students with materials and information regarding career and post-high school educational opportunities; assists with college application, scholarships, and employment applications including the writing of letters of recommendation (See Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.)
- f. Informs families of student-related career and educational opportunities
- g. Consults with administrators and teachers in the planning of course offerings that meet the needs and interests of students
Referrals and Follow-up
- a. Receives and acts upon referrals from administrators, teachers, families, agencies, and other professional staff
- b. Assists families in effective use of community and school resources such as (a) identification of students needing special assistance, (b) maintaining a current file of alternate programs and schools, (c) counseling families and students about alternatives available, and (d) following up on students’ progress
Professional Responsibilities and Development
- a. Organizes office for effective use and prepares/submits reports,…
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