About this opportunity
Gwinnett County Public Schools lists this Counselor - Counseling opportunity in suwanee, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Counselor - Counseling JobID:
nnnPosition Type:
nCounselors/ Counselor
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nnDate Posted:
n9/15/2026
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nnLocation:
nStarling Elementary
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nnDate Available:
n9/21/26
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n nJob Code: Counselor - Standard Hours: 20 Department: Counseling - Empl Class: NA
nMinimum Salary: $30,573.00/Annually
n Maximum Salary: $57,000.00/Annually nnnn Scheduled Days: 190 nnnn Target Openings: 1 nnnLicense and Certification Qualifications:
nnGeorgia certification at the S-5 Level or Non-Renewable School Counseling certificate Required
n nEducation Qualifications:
nnMaster's Degree in related field Required
n nExperience Qualifications:
nnPrevious counseling experience Preferred
n nSkills Qualifications:
nnnKnowledge of basic counseling skills, management, and leadership
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nnAbility to work with individuals, small groups, classroom groups, and collaboratively with stakeholders
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nnAbility to communicate effectively
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nnDemonstrated skills in oral and written communication
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nnDemonstrated skills in organization and problem solving
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nnAbility to analyze existing processes and identify areas for improvement
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nnAbility to act as a representative of Gwinnett County Public Schools
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n nPrimary Responsibilities:
nProvide support and leadership in the implementation of a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program aligned with the district and school's mission to promote academic, social-emotional, and college/career development, while ensuring equity and access for all students. May be assigned to a cluster, district-wide or school specific location.
nnnProvide relevant student learning experiences supporting academic achievement, college and career readiness and social emotional growth.
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nnDemonstrate an understanding of the comprehensive counseling program components in accordance with the district's comprehensive counseling program framework.
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nnUtilize district's standards and competencies in comprehensive school counseling program planning that support student mindsets and behaviors.
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nnCreates annual, data driven goals that advance student outcomes in areas of academic achievement, career/college readiness, and social emotional development.
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nnProvide tiered levels of school counseling instruction and intervention services addressing students' needs in the areas of academic support, college/career readiness, and social-emotional development.
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nnDemonstrates the ability to design, implement, analyze, and document outcomes of a comprehensive school counseling program aligned to district, state, and national standards.
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nnDelivers responsive services such as crisis response as needed.
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nnCoordinate with school staff to provide supportive instructional classroom activities that relate to student academic achievement, college and career goals and social emotional needs.
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nnConduct individual and group counseling with students to support their academic, college and career readiness, and social emotional needs.
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nnDesign and implement a data driven school counseling program for all students to address student learning barriers and close the achievement/opportunity gap.
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nnDemonstrate a commitment to school counseling professional ethics and professional growth opportunities.
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nnMaintains appropriate confidentiality of student information and records.
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nnAdhere to legal and ethical guidelines and professional standards of the school counseling profession.
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nnAttend and participate in faculty and district level meetings and other staff development, in addition to professional growth activities as needed and/or supported by the principal.
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nnApply newly acquired knowledge and skills in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program.
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nnCommunicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, district, school personnel, and other stakeholders.
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nnModel correct use of oral and written language.
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nnInteract in a professional manner with students, parents, and staff.
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nnDemonstrate punctuality, maintain regular attendance, and make necessary arrangements for absences.
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nnCreate a climate of accessibility for parents and students by demonstrating a collaborative and approachable style.
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nnPromote a safe, positive learning environment, which is inclusive of all students.
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nnDemonstrate belief in the capacity of all students to be successful.
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nnFacilitates access to appropriate educational learning experiences for all students to reach their educational goals.
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nnFoster school and family collaboration to support positive student outcomes.
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nnPerform other duties as assigned.
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n nPhysical Demands:
nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Worksite address
suwanee, GA, 30174, US
Who can apply
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