What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-27 SY Elementary School Guidance Counselor - LHE position at Liberty County School System?
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Georgia Service Certificate in School Counseling (P-12).
- Master’s Degree or higher.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prompt and regular attendance.
- Assists with preparing and implementing a school based guidance plan to include the following: 1) Individual and group counseling activities. 2) Classroom guidance activities 3) Provide career and vocational information. 4) Provide drug education program.
- Assists with the school administrator and other staff a crisis intervention plan.
- Consults with parents/guardians, school faculty members, administrators, and community resource leaders concerning student needs.
- Interprets state and county mandated test results to students, parents/guardians, and teachers.
- Completes required professional reports and administrative tasks.
- Keeps morning and afternoon duty free to be available for consulting with teachers, parents, and guardians.
- Attends professional staff development conferences, meetings, seminars, and activities as appropriate.
- Follows professional counseling ethics to include maintaining confidentiality of students.
- Assists in solving student problems.
- Assists teachers and administration in understanding student learning potential.
- Assists teachers and administrators with Response to Intervention (RTI).
- Assists staff with Character Traits. Performs such other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent of Schools.
A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS :
Completed Liberty County School System online application; Two (2) electronic references from previous supervisors; automatically sent to listed references when application is submitted (Note: One of the references must be from the most recent or current immediate supervisor); Copy of valid certificate, diploma(s), transcripts, test reports, and other relevant information; Resume/CV (optional).