Secondary Area I School_Counselor I(Freedom MS) 2026-2027

Freedom Middle School is seeking an energetic and innovative Counselor I who is capable of providing effective individual counseling for a diverse student population. The candidate should be experienced in building academic skills for students, developing methods for transitioning students, creating an effective classroom, small group and individual guidance plan. The ideal candidate must work collaboratively with team members and must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Title: Counselor

Provide comprehensive support to students through social-emotional guidance, academic advising, and career exploration while coordinating Section 504 plans and collaborating with faculty, parents, and community resources to ensure a positive learning environment and promote student success. Perform work independently under moderate supervision, applying foundational knowledge to perform the job effectively.

Job Duties:

The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Develop and deliver comprehensive counseling programs, including social-emotional learning, academic advising, and career planning.
• Coordinate and oversee Section 504 plans to ensure teacher awareness of student accommodations and needs.
• Evaluate and interpret educational documents such as transcripts for student placement.
• Provide scheduling assistance to students.
• Provide individual and group counseling services to address issues ranging from academic performance to personal development.
• Consult with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student success.
• Monitor students' progress toward graduation by tracking attendance and academic performance.
• Advocate for students' needs with crisis intervention and conflict resolution when necessary.
• Implement counseling services in alignment with state standards as well as district policies.
• Identify and resolve minor problems as they arise.
• Suggest minor modifications as appropriate to processes to enhance the performance of the department.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education or closely related area is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years counseling, at-risk youth casework or closely related experience is required.
• Valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in guidance and counseling at level S-5 or above required.