Middle School Counselor Position Available In Monroe, Mississippi

Middle School Counselor
Aberdeen School District (MS)
Belle-Shivers Middle School – Aberdeen, Mississippi This job is also posted in Aberdeen School District (MS)
Job Details

Job ID:

5108666

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 17, 2025

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2025
Job Description

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

Description of Position
The Guidance Counselor is responsible for promoting the social, emotional, moral, and mental growth of the students.
Area of Responsibility
Duties include but not limited to the following:
Develop an exemplary guidance program for school(s)
Schedule orientation meetings with teachers, parents, and students to explain guidance services
Provide both group and individual counseling sessions for all students as appropriate
Assist with academic and/or personal problems encountered by students
Provide leadership and direction of district testing programs as directed
Disseminate counseling-guidance information or career information
Work with support personnel in district
Participate in conference with parents based on needs of students
Conduct orientation process for students making transitions from one level to the next, e.g. from junior high to high school
Make students aware of financial aid available and assist students in completing applications for college scholarships and college entrance
Assist students in making vocational choices and in seeking employment opportunities when appropriate
Keep cumulative folders current
Provide leadership in teaching students test-taking strategies
Perform other duties as assigned by administration
Supervisory/Program Areas
None
Qualifications
436 Endorsements Required
Reports to the
Principal
Term of Employment
Aberdeen School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer and Tobacco/Drug/Gun Free Work Place

Position Type:

Full-Time
Job Requirements
Bachelor degree preferred.