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Alabama State Department of Education

12-Month School Counselor (Grades 6-8)

Pay: $85,797/yr

Posted: 07/17/2026

Location: Montgomery, AL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

An Academic or Guidance Counselor provides guidance to students in elementary, middle and high schools to help them succeed academically and socially. Works with school teachers and administrators to address problems that affect student performance, and identifies resources for students and families. Helps high school students to plan academic course work and advises on the college search and application process.

$72,443 / year median in Alabama

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

12-Month School Counselor (Grades 6-8) Alabama State Department of Education - 4.5 Montgomery, AL Job Details $58,548 - $113,047 a year 12 hours ago Qualifications Teaching Certification Employee relationship building School Counseling Certification Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

GUIDANCE

COUNSELOR

(12 MONTHS)

Qualifications:

Current Alabama Teacher's Certification Master's Degree or higher with an endorsement in school counseling

Essential Duties :

Provide a counseling program favorable to assisting students, faculty, and community. Establish effective rapport with students. Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide an educational foundation. Establish a positive relationship with students, parents, co-workers, volunteers, and other visitors.

HOW TO APPLY

: All applicants should complete the State of Alabama on-line application and attach it to the specific job number in order to be eligible for hire. This application can be found on the website https://www.careersalk12education.org/ Any questions should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (334) 607-0686 or (334) 223-6730 (The funding for and duration of this position are finite, Pursuant to the Students First Act of 2011, Section 4(3)(b), tenure may not be gained by time served in this position) .

SPECIAL NOTE

: The person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a $46.20 fee. This is required by law.

SPECIAL NOTE

: For employees starting work after the beginning date of the work term, the salary will be pro-rated and based on the number of contract days left in the school year, divided by the remaining months in the contract year.

THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

NO PERSON SHALL BE DENIED EMPLOYMENT OR BE EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY, SEX, RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, COLOR OR AGE.