Middle School Guidance Counselor 6th-8th Grade

Position: Middle School Guidance Counselor 6th-8th Grade (2026-2027)
FLSA Status: E

Days of Work 210

SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE, SOUTH CAROLINA

JOB DESCRIPTION

OCTOBER 2025

JOB TITLE:

MIDDLE SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR 6TH-8TH GRADE

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under limited supervision, plans, implements and assesses the high school's counseling program designed to increase the academic, social, emotional and environmental strengths of students; supervises guidance counselors, assistants and other staff as assigned, and performs related professional and administrative duties as required. Reports to the school Principal.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develops and implements a comprehensive high school guidance and counseling program based on state and district standards; collaborates with counselors, guidance assistants, principal, assistant principals, faculty, staff and community resources in the planning, coordination and assessment of the guidance program.

Counsels individuals and groups of students in setting and developing strategies for the achievement of academic, social / personal development and other identified goals.

Provides referrals to various school, district and community services when appropriate.

Establishes and maintains confidential student case files.

Attends meetings with staff and service providers to discuss individual student education plans and progress.

Conducts conferences with parents to discuss student progress and problems; assists in presenting parent workshops as required.

May plan and coordinate student school enrollment, process student withdrawals, and maintain student cumulative records and transcripts.

Participates with the principal the coordination of student registration, course selection and student scheduling.

Selects and procures books, instructional aids and supplies for use in the guidance program.

Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints in areas of responsibility.

Prepares and/or processes progress reports, case notes, calendars, monthly reports, registration materials, memos, correspondence, etc.

Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment such as a computer, printer, fax machine, copier, calculator, telephone, etc.; uses clerical, copier, computer supplies.

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the principal, assistant principals, school faculty and staff, other District administrators and staff, students, parents / guardians, physicians, mental health professionals, nurses, attorneys, community agencies and other resources, and the public.

Attends training, conferences, workshops, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs routine administrative/office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes, entering and retrieving computer data, ordering supplies, etc.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a master's degree in school counseling or related field of study, supplemented by two to three years of experience in school counseling, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid state Guidance Counselor certification. Must possess a valid state driver's license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements:

Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations.

Data Conception:
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether like or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

Interpersonal Communication:
Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes the receiving of information and direction from supervisor, the giving of instructions and direction to subordinates, and the counseling of students.

Language Ability:
Requires the ability to read a variety of professional, administrative and statistical documents and reports. Requires the ability to prepare various types of reports, studies, recommendations and other documents with the proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Has the ability to speak before an audience with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence:
Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Requires the ability to use influence systems in staff supervision and student supervision; to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire

knowledge of topics related to primary…