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School Counselor Clayton County Public Schools

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Clayton County Public Schools Job Details Job ID:

5944605

Application Deadline:

Dec 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

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POSITION SUMMARY

Utilizes leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to provide comprehensive counseling and guidance services that support and improve academic development, career development, and personal/social development for students of all levels, from elementary school to high school. Possesses skills related to problem-solving, planning, supervising, organizing and scheduling. Ability to handle highly sensitive personnel matters in a timely and professional manner. This position reports to the Principal and Coordinator of Guidance Services as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Establishes and promotes School Guidance and Counseling programs and implements school-based written guidance plans; assesses needs, sets goals, and formulates a plan of action and program evaluation. Initiates and coordinates school-wide counseling services and activities that benefit student and staff development. Implements and facilitates delivery of counseling services. Conducts individual and group counseling with students in areas of need (educational, career, and personal, etc.). Intervenes during crisis situations. Conducts appropriate referrals and meets with school personnel, parents, and agencies as needed. Coordinates with school administrators, support personnel, teachers, and parents to provide supportive instructional classroom activities that relate to student academic, career and personal needs. Assists with coordinating state and local standardized testing of students. Interprets test results and other student data. Assists teachers with the educational placement of students by using appropriate educational assessment strategies. Assists school administrators in developing allotments, class schedules etc. to meet the needs of the students. All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree in School Counseling from an accredited university required. Previous school counseling and/or teaching experience is preferred. S - 5 Certificate from the Georgia Professional Certification in School Counseling required. Normal office setting. May require travel to off-site locations for school site visits. Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. Light lifting or carrying 20 lbs. or less. The 2025-2026 salary schedules may be accessed via the following link: 2025-2026

Counselor Salary Scale Position Type:

FULL TIME

Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Applicant Account , Testing 1058 Fifth Avenue Jonesboro, Georgia 30236

Phone:

(770) 473-2700

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