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Application Info
Glynn County would prefer you to apply for this position using the application found at http://www.teachglynn.com
General Information
Job Title: School Counselor
School System: Glynn County
Subject: Counselor
Grade Level: Multiple (P-12)
Closing date: 05/01/2026
Start date: 7/30/2025
Job Description
Position Summary: The School Counselor - Mental Health Support position will work closely with the building administrative team as well as the building counseling team to coordinate, facilitate, and implement mental health support services. The School Counselor-Mental Health Support position will provide emotional support and foster a safe and successful learning environment for students at the elementary, middle and high school levels. The primary focus will be on building students' capacity for academic success and positive social and emotional well-being.
JOB QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Master Degree required
License: Valid Georgia Certificate in or eligible for a certificate in School Counseling
Physical Activity: Stooping or crouching, Walk and/or stand for prolonged periods of time
Knowledge: Communicates effectively and promotes good public relations with students, teachers, administrators, and community stakeholders. Works with peers/supervisors in a considerate and cooperative manner and assists others when needed. Demonstrates patience and care for students all students.
Organizational Skills: Strong facilitation, coaching, conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Development and Management of Comprehensive Mental Health Support Program
Provide mental health support to students
Facilitate restorative justice and conflict resolution
Provide crisis assistance (i.e. family death)
Provide mental health resources
Work with Mental Health Coordinator to provide community resources; next steps involving short term and/or long term therapy or intervention; advocacy
Provide small group mental health support (i.e. anger/stress management, girl/boy issues, self-esteem, grief, relationships, etc.)
Address risky behaviors (i.e. alcohol/drug use)
Address depression and anxiety (i.e. suicide ideation)
Address abuse (i.e. physical, emotional, sexual)
Maintain and track documentation of mental health support for students
May provide some academic counseling duty and other duties specific to building needs
Assist in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies
Assist in developing and implementing educational programs, including programs on safety and bullying
Assist parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources
Provides services to students via classroom guidance, individual counseling, group counseling, Uses all available data (e.g. formative, summative, testing/assessment, standardized) to develop programs and services that meet students' social and emotional needs
Implements school wide prevention/intervention programs to support the emotional, social and behavioral needs of students
Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities that meets students' needs
Incorporates into counseling program life skills that students need to have in order to be successful in the 21st century
Interprets and utilizes student data accurately and appropriately
Develops and implements an appropriate student referral process and follow-up process as needed
Provides individual and group counseling to students with social and emotional needs
Assists teachers, parents/guardians and students and others in interpreting and understanding student data
Utilizes all available technology resources effectively, including Student Information System, in the implementation and monitoring of comprehensive school counseling program
Tier 3, SST, 504, and other student support meetings as it relates to mental health support
Conducts annual program review to evaluate extent of program implementation and effectiveness
Participates in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills
Promotes positive relationship with students, parents, school staff, and community
Utilizes technology and effective communication tools (email/newsletter, website, school messenger, social media, parent nights, etc.), as appropriate, to inform students, parents and other relevant stakeholder groups about programs, interventions, activities and supports
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Security Clearance: The Glynn County School System requires a criminal background check and fingerprinting on all new employees, including all substitutes and other designated employees.
WORK DAYS: Elementary School 190 Days, Middle/High School 200 days
COMPENSATION RANGE: $54,685 -$101,240FY26/AE_RW06_RW10Salary is commensurate with experience and education.
This document provides information about the above Glynn County Schools position. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. An individual's ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
Contact Information
Name: Wanda A Shue
Email: wanda.shue@glynn.k12.ga.us
Website: www.glynn.k12.ga.us
Address: 1313 Egmont St Brunswick, GA 31520
Phone: 9122674100
Fax: (No fax number provided)