School Counselor

Georgia Accelerated Career Academy Inc • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

AIM School Counselors use leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to assess student needs, establish goals, implement school-based counseling plans, and coordinate schoolwide services that benefit students and staff. They provide individual and group counseling, intervene in crisis situations, facilitate referrals, and work with administrators, teachers, families, and community agencies to help students feel safe, connected, and empowered to succeed. Counselors also support standardized testing, data interpretation, student placement, and scheduling to promote equitable access to opportunities and strong student outcomes. The role contributes to an engaging, supportive environment grounded in belonging, high expectations, strong relationships, and a clear sense of mission and purpose.

The School Counselor provides a comprehensive counseling and guidance program for high school students, helps students develop academic and personal plans, supports appropriate course placement, and communicates with students, families, staff, and the community about the counseling program. The counselor also identifies student needs, plans program activities, and maintains confidentiality in accordance with state and federal law.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid Georgia school counseling certification or eligibility to obtain one.
• A minimum of 2 years of successful school counseling experience.
• Proven commitment to student success and wellness, particularly for students from diverse backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of using data for student improvement.
• Desire to contribute to building a school model from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality, comprehensive counseling and guidance program for high school students.
• Explain and interpret the guidance and counseling program to students, teachers, parents, administrators, and community members.
• Establish effective rapport with students and motivate them to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed for an educational foundation.
• Conduct classroom counseling and guidance learning activities in collaboration with teaching staff for each assigned grade level during the school year.
• Help students develop academic plans and establish a method for documenting and reviewing those plans annually.
• Assist with course placement for individual students, including students with special needs, to ensure appropriate educational situations.
• Assist with supervision of student records and transcripts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Guide individual students and groups in developing educational, personal, social, and career plans.
• Inform students and parents about test results and their implications for academic, college/career, and personal/social development.
• Communicate with administrators, teachers, students, parents, and the community regarding the counseling program and its role in the educational program.
• Identify student needs periodically and use results for program planning.
• Establish a planning calendar for counseling program activities.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding school and workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
• Report absences and take leave in accordance with Board Policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or required by the CEO, Governing Board, or applicable federal or state requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Contributions to Teacher Retirement System.
• Exceptional professional development opportunities focused on innovative STEMM pedagogy and industry integration.
• Opportunity to shape the first-of-its-kind healthcare-focused public school in Georgia and make a tangible impact on the state's healthcare workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level