Counselor, Elementary (900000646) SY26-27
Young World Physical Education, Marietta, GA, United States
Counselor, Elementary (900000646) SY26-27
Job ID:
5659619
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 24, 2026
Job Description
POSITION TITLE:
Counselor – Elementary
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Principal
JOB CLASSIFICATION:
Certified position (189 Days, FLSA Status: Exempt)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Minimum fifth-year certification in school counseling required.
Experience:
Teaching experience preferred; licensed practice in the field beneficial.
JOB SUMMARY:
The School Counselor designs and delivers a comprehensive program, driven by student data, that is preventive in design and developmental in nature. Counselors focus on academic, career, and social/emotional development delivered through direct student interactions such as classroom lessons, small group, and individual consultation; as well as through indirect services to teachers, parents and the school community.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Guidance Curriculum:
Collaboratively develops and provides student lessons that integrate ASCA Student Competencies of academic development and personal/social development and Georgia Career Awareness Activities aligned with the CCRPI.
Individual Student Planning:
Provides developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented programs to address students’ academic and personal needs; meets with students and collaborates with educators on educational and career planning; coordinates ongoing activities for personal goal setting and progress monitoring.
Responsive Services:
Counsels individuals and small groups to address personal and social problems that interfere with learning; assesses and provides services to meet immediate needs.
Indirect Services:
Consults with parents, teachers, administrators, and community resources regarding identified concerns; implements referral and follow‑up processes; schedules workshops on guidance topics per school needs.
System Support and Leadership:
Meets with principals and leadership to examine data and align counseling programs with school plan; provides information to staff; facilitates professional learning; promotes school and district through community relations; attends SST consultations; interprets student data; evaluates programs; manages counseling program activities.
Non-Program Duties:
Other duties under Principal and Supervisor; never exceed 20% of time; do not include disciplinary or compliance tasks.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
Effective communication with staff, parents, students, and community.
Knowledge of all aspects of a comprehensive developmental guidance program including Georgia career awareness activities.
Ability to plan, organize, and implement goal-oriented activities.
Adherence to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
Physical Demands:
Frequent walking, sitting, standing; lifts up to 25 lbs.
Dexterity for writing, computer use.
Occasional bending, stooping, reaching; clear speech and hearing; visual acuity.
Work Environment:
Moderate noise level.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
The Board of Education of the City of Marietta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or gender in its employment practices, student programs, and dealings with the public.
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Job ID:
5659619
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 24, 2026
Job Description
POSITION TITLE:
Counselor – Elementary
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Principal
JOB CLASSIFICATION:
Certified position (189 Days, FLSA Status: Exempt)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Minimum fifth-year certification in school counseling required.
Experience:
Teaching experience preferred; licensed practice in the field beneficial.
JOB SUMMARY:
The School Counselor designs and delivers a comprehensive program, driven by student data, that is preventive in design and developmental in nature. Counselors focus on academic, career, and social/emotional development delivered through direct student interactions such as classroom lessons, small group, and individual consultation; as well as through indirect services to teachers, parents and the school community.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Guidance Curriculum:
Collaboratively develops and provides student lessons that integrate ASCA Student Competencies of academic development and personal/social development and Georgia Career Awareness Activities aligned with the CCRPI.
Individual Student Planning:
Provides developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented programs to address students’ academic and personal needs; meets with students and collaborates with educators on educational and career planning; coordinates ongoing activities for personal goal setting and progress monitoring.
Responsive Services:
Counsels individuals and small groups to address personal and social problems that interfere with learning; assesses and provides services to meet immediate needs.
Indirect Services:
Consults with parents, teachers, administrators, and community resources regarding identified concerns; implements referral and follow‑up processes; schedules workshops on guidance topics per school needs.
System Support and Leadership:
Meets with principals and leadership to examine data and align counseling programs with school plan; provides information to staff; facilitates professional learning; promotes school and district through community relations; attends SST consultations; interprets student data; evaluates programs; manages counseling program activities.
Non-Program Duties:
Other duties under Principal and Supervisor; never exceed 20% of time; do not include disciplinary or compliance tasks.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
Effective communication with staff, parents, students, and community.
Knowledge of all aspects of a comprehensive developmental guidance program including Georgia career awareness activities.
Ability to plan, organize, and implement goal-oriented activities.
Adherence to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
Physical Demands:
Frequent walking, sitting, standing; lifts up to 25 lbs.
Dexterity for writing, computer use.
Occasional bending, stooping, reaching; clear speech and hearing; visual acuity.
Work Environment:
Moderate noise level.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
The Board of Education of the City of Marietta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or gender in its employment practices, student programs, and dealings with the public.
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