School Counselor (Berrien Elem)

School Counselor (Berrien Elem) Berrien County Schools Berrien Elementary School - Nashville, Georgia This job is also posted in Berrien County Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5709613

Application Deadline:

May 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Jul 28, 2026 Job Description

TITLE:

Elementary (Gr 3-5) School Counselor

CATEGORY

Certified

SALARY:

Georgia State Salary Scale & Applicable Supplements

FLSA EXEMPT

Yes

JOB GOAL

To help students overcome problems that impede learning, and to assist them in making educational, occupational, and life plans that hold promise for maximum positive contributions to themselves and society.

REPORTS TO

Principal

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling, with S-5 certification; at least three years school experience, preferably at grade level at which counseling will be done. Demonstrated interpersonal skills allowing counselor to work effectively with parents, staff, and students. Physical demands - position requires some sitting, standing, walking, and kneeling. Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling will not normally exceed thirty (30) pounds, and will normally be in the area of ten (10) pounds.

JOB DUTIES

1.Conduct, as appropriate, classroom guidance sessions. 2.Work to discover special needs or abilities of students. 3.Develop a school guidance plan and maintain a log of counseling activities. 4.Conduct conferences with staff and parents, as needed; provide training for staff in special areas as needed by staff or directed by principal. 5.Assist parents/students in making arrangements for homebound instruction for qualifying students, and other programs as directed. 6.Maintain relationships with social service agencies, which provide assistance to students. 7.Assure the maintenance of student records in accordance with pertinent regulations and guidelines of confidentiality. 8.Provide career guidance lessons according to GA Department of Education guidelines 9.Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and staff development opportunities. 10.504 Coordinator 11 Identifies student needs and develops small groups based on those needs. 12.Coordinates school wide character education program and/or assemblies related to needs of the school 13.Perform other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Position is 190 days

EVALUATION

Performance is evaluated in accordance with the personnel policy on certified evaluations. Revised 2/18/2021

Position Type:

Full-Time