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Murrah High School

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR 2627

Pay: $64,890/yr

Posted: 07/17/2026

Location: Jackson, MS (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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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.

$67,745 / year median in Mississippi

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR 2627

Jackson Public Schools MS Murrah High School - Jackson, Mississippi This job is also posted in Jackson Public Schools MS Job Details

Job ID:

5839806

Application Deadline:

Aug 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

Qualifications Possess a valid state certificate endorsed in guidance (MS Certification Code 436) and three or more years teaching experience in an elementary school Reports To Building Principal Supervises N/A Job Goal To help students overcome problems that impede learning and assist them in adjusting socially and educationally. Essential Functions Assists with the interpretation of the school's objectives to parents, students, and the community. Works with teachers and other staff members to familiarize them with the range of services available to meet student's needs. Counsels students and families. Supervises the administration of standardized tests. Assists students, teachers, and parents in evaluating and interpreting test scores and offers suggestions for improvement. Focuses on preventive aspects of counseling. Identifies and evaluates the needs of students. Refers students to outside agencies when needed and coordinates the services. Assists teachers in working with or counseling students to bring about positive behavioral changes. Works with teachers on effective techniques of conferencing. Assists parents with understanding nutritional needs, time management, child supervision, good hygiene practices, and homework assistance. Visits homes to assess student needs and makes parental contacts. Investigates and reports abuse and/or neglect cases. Notifies parents when students are absent or tardy excessively. Registers new and late enrollees. Raises awareness of students with regard to various careers and goal setting. Performs other related duties as requested or assigned. Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel. Salary Information

Classification:

Guidance Counselor, Elementary

Scale:

Teacher

Grade:

A - AAAA

Days Employed:

190

Range:

$49,278.00- $80,502.00 annually

Overtime:

Exempt

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Bachelor degree preferred.