POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT March 12, 2025
POSITION: Counselor
LOCATION: Turner Elementary School
JOB SUMMARY:
The Dougherty County School System is seeking a certified counselor to join our roster of experienced, motivated, effective professionals. The school counselor works with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to foster the emotional and social development of students and provide support in their academic success. The counselor's goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where children can thrive both personally and academically.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Master's degree in school counseling, counseling psychology, or a related field;
- Valid certification in School Counseling;
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Exemplary communication, organization, and leadership skills;
- Ability to function as a positive collaborative member of a team;
- Evidence of leadership skills, especially in the area of diverse populations;
- Ability to collaborate with staff and community members in the delivery of programs and services to students.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: - Develops and provides an effective comprehensive guidance and counseling program to serve the needs of all students;
- Lead age-appropriate lessons in classrooms on topics like social-emotional learning (SEL), coping strategies, communication skills, and decision-making;
- Provides direct support service to individual students, small groups and classrooms;
- Consult with teachers and administrators to create strategies for students facing academic or behavioral difficulties;
- Serves as a school base source for parents and school staff for information regarding community agencies;
- Assists with school-based attendance and truancy interventions;
- Serves as a member of the school based Leadership Team;
- Maintains confidentiality, accuracy of records and assist with management of student records;
- Adheres to all applicable laws and school system procedures and policies;
- Performs other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift and carry teaching materials, books, or small classroom equipment (typically up to 25 lbs);
- Ability to prepare and manipulate learning materials;
- Ability to stand and actively move around the classroom for extended periods;
- Ability to move between classrooms, hallways, and other school areas as needed;
- Ability to respond quickly in case of emergencies, such as evacuating students or assisting during drills;
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REPORTS TO: Principal
SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applicants will begin on March 19, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE.
THE DOUGHERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY.
The System reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations.
Dougherty County School System uses Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
About Us:
The Dougherty County School System is a leading catalyst and advocate for public education in Southwest Georgia. It's the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 21 schools (13 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative middle/high school), 4 learning centers, and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy. All schools are accredited by Cognia. The DCSS offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Dougherty County is recognized for its quail and duck hunting, fishing, the Flint River, and many cypress swamps. The County has a population of approximately 90,000. Our County has two institutions of higher education, Albany State University and Albany Technical College. Notable points of interest include the Albany Museum of Art, the Flint RiverQuarium, the Albany Civil Rights Institute, the Parks at Chehaw, Radium Springs Gardens, and Thronateeska Heritage Center, which includes the Museum of History, Wetherbee Planetarium, and the Science Discovery Center. Dougherty County is a short drive to Atlanta, the Georgia coast, as well as the Florida Gulf Coast beaches.
Important Note:
This document provides descriptive information about the above Dougherty County School System position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. The Dougherty County School System reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.
