Part-Time Middle School Counselor; PMS

Part‑Time Middle School Counselor (PMS)

Houston County Schools – Perry Middle School, Perry, Georgia.

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
May 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Jul 20, 2026

Position Type:
Part‑Time

Job Categories:
Student Services >
School/Guidance Counselor

Role:
Provide support to students by assisting them in making decisions, managing academic and social‑emotional challenges, and planning for future success. In a collaborative role, impart specific skills and learning opportunities to support the development of the whole child, ensuring all students achieve in accordance with the district’s mission.

• Develops a written school‑based counseling program.
• Provides academic support, including organizational and test‑taking skills.
• Coordinates and implements delivery of counseling services in areas of self‑knowledge, education and occupation exploration, and career planning as applicable.
• Assists with academic planning, goal setting, decision‑making, transition planning, career awareness, exploration and post‑secondary planning.
• Provides education on understanding self and others, peer relationships, coping strategies and effective social skills, substance abuse education, and multicultural/diversity awareness.
• Counsels learners by actively listening, identifying and defining issues, discussing alternative solutions, and formulating a plan of action.
• Assists with communication, problem‑solving, and conflict resolution.
• Schedules time to coordinate and provide individual and small‑group counseling, individual/family/school crisis intervention, conflict resolution, consultation/collaboration, and referrals.
• Participates in professional development, collaboration, program management, and school operations.
• Consults and coordinates with staff, parents, and community resources.
• Follows federal and state laws, and board policies.
• Follows state rules governing school counseling and guidance.
• Performs any other duties as requested.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  Must hold a Master’s degree in School Counseling or be enrolled in a Master’s Degree program in School Counseling. Five years of professional teaching in a classroom setting preferred.
• Certificate or License
  
  Required:
  
  Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Professional Certificate in School Counseling.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to apply teaching and learning principles to support the understanding of learning and behavior, relay technical information to others in understandable terms, and work effectively with diverse populations. Ability to write professional correspondences and reports, and to present information in one‑to‑one and group situations to students, parents, school personnel, and community agencies.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge and understanding of general statistical procedures. Ability to collect and analyze assessment data, predict outcomes, formulate strategies for obtaining a desired result, and report/present findings in print and charts/graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to facilitate problem‑solving processes and use deductive reasoning. Ability to synthesize workable options from given facts, and assist in developing workable solutions. Effectively organize, plan and prioritize work.
• Technical Ability: Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office and other job‑specified technologies.
• Customer Service
  
  Skills:
  
  Capable of interacting and communicating effectively with district employees, stakeholders, community members, and the general public using tactful and helpful customer service.

Must serve as a role model. Desirable personal characteristics are required. Appropriate dress and grooming consistent with established standards.

Employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and lift. Occasionally must crouch or kneel. Must be able to exert or lift up to 50 pounds.

Frequent travel involves exposure to traffic and outdoor elements. The noise level is usually moderate.

Position entails exposure to confidential data. Confidentiality must be maintained regarding financial and personal information.

Must be on time, meet attendance standards, conduct activities safely, be reliable, responsible, and dependable.