George Walton Academy (GWA) provides challenging instruction, engaging experiences, and global perspectives designed to inspire lives of intellectual curiosity, integrity, and purpose. GWA is an independent, Pre-K-12, independent, college-preparatory school located on 62 beautiful acres in Monroe, Georgia, less than one hour from the state capitol of Atlanta.
George Walton Academy seeks an experienced Middle and Upper School Counselor. The ideal candidate for this position will be skilled in counseling at the middle and upper school level to work with grades 6 through 12.
The counselor will work to build a strong foundation of social and emotional skills among our middle and upper school students, equipping them for success in the classroom and in all aspects of their lives. Responsibilities include:
Provide individual counseling, small group counseling, and display comfort with parent or family communication. Collaborate with classroom teachers and assist as necessary with classroom behavior or parent-teacher conferences. Teach Social/Emotional Lessons to middle and upper school students. Consult with the Director of the PARC and Division Head about student support. Attend meetings to discuss successes and barriers, assess progress, and collaborate for students with diagnosed learning differences. Collaborate with the Middle and Upper School Division Head. Attend weekly meetings to review cases, discuss and implement programming goals, and monitor program data. Assist students with conflict resolution, stress management, and coping strategies. Maintain updated referral resources for educational assessments and private therapy as needed. Identify at-risk students using program data and student records and review of specialized evaluations. Utilize data to develop student intervention plans, giving special attention to social-emotional development. Communicate between families and teachers about medically related student absences, assisting when requested to create a support plan for student make up work. Oversee and manage the school's advisory program, ensuring that advisors are equipped to support students academically, socially, and emotionally. Develop training materials and provide guidance to faculty advisors to enhance their effectiveness in mentoring students. Facilitate regular check-ins with advisors to address student concerns and ensure a consistent advisory experience across grades. Respect and uphold professional standards regarding the confidentiality of student, family, and school concerns. Engage in professional development, continued education, and stay up to date on local legal and ethical considerations within school counseling. Maintain and utilize program specific data and student records to support students, families, and school counseling programs. Additional duties as assigned may include occasional lunch duty and carpool duty. Minimum candidate qualifications:
Must hold a Master's Degree in school counseling or related field. Licensed or certified (or eligible for certification) as a school counselor or mental health professional. Experience working with middle and upper school students in an educational setting. Ability to foster a welcoming, trusting, and supportive environment for students and families. Must be reliable, a self-starter, well-organized, and a strong communicator. Working Hours & Benefits Full-time position, 12 month employee Some evening and weekend hours required Competitive salary and benefits package Professional development opportunities and continuing education support #J-18808-Ljbffr