Job Description
Role Description
Accepting applications for the 2026/2027 school year.
- Working from our office in Duluth, Georgia, or from your home in Georgia, the High School Counselor will assist students and parents/learning coaches with course selection, scheduling and will be the initial point of contact for student concerns that span multiple subject areas as well as non-academic issues. All GACA staff must be able to participate in monthly in-person activities, including but not limited to:
- School and department meetings
- Student engagement opportunities
- Required training/development
- School-level events, such as state testing and graduation
- The High School Counselor will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:
- Assist students and families with successful transition into the program
- Work with a diversity of students with special needs, including students with section 504 plans
- Follow up with students and families to ensure that they are staying on track and fulfilling the requirements of our school
- Build relationships with students and families through email, phone calls, and in person when necessary
- Proactively troubleshoot and problem solve student and family issues and understand the proper channels of communication
- Work with school teams to identify and help families access school and community resources
- Advise students and families related to academics, early college and career planning
- Assist students and parents with the school course selection process according to specific state credit requirements, postsecondary plans and student needs and interests
- Advise students with issues related to dropping courses and changing schedules, seeking support as needed, while ensuring that the school’s course selection and drop policies are adhered to
- Implement programs for students and families related to interpersonal adjustment issues
- Participate in the development of crisis prevention and management plans for the school and serve as a key member of a multidisciplinary support team
- Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards
- Assist teachers when students enroll mid-semester, making sure that teachers receive guidance on integrating the students into their coursework, and ensuring that previous grades, credits, and evaluations are handled appropriately
- And other duties as assigned
- Qualifications
- Masters Degree or higher in Counselor Education/School Counseling (from an accredited institution)
- Georgia Clearance Certificate
- Georgia Service Certificate in School Counseling
- Requirements
- Possess a Georgia School Counseling certification
- Must have a Clearance Certificate through the Department of Education or be able to obtain one within the first 30 days of the first day of hire
- Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Highly organized and punctual
- Student and family-focused approach
- Experience in teaching or supporting Title I schools
- High degree of flexibility
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Team player track record
- Strong interpersonal skills, which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds
- Willingness to travel for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
- Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
- Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication
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