POSITION TITLE:   Counselor (ELEM) for the 2024-2025 School Year

LOCATION:  Emerson ES

START DATE:  July 24, 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION:   Provide individual counseling and group guidance to help students cope effectively with personal, social, academic, career, and family concerns.  Consult with parents, teachers, administrators and supporting agencies concerning the needs and abilities of students.  Update and maintain confidential student records.  Help students attain an optimum level of personal and social adjustment.   Support the philosophy and mission of the Bartow County School System.  Maintain prompt and regular attendance.  Other duties as assigned.   

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION OR TRAINING:  Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission certificate in School Counseling.

SKILLS:   Ability and knowledge to effectively work as a counselor at any school level. Proficient planning, organizational and communication skills – oral & written

EXPERIENCE:  No previous experience required.

TO APPLY:

Outside of system:  Apply via our system website and online application process at www.bartow.k12.ga.us 

In system employees:  Forward letter of interest and resume to:

CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER 

BARTOW COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

65 Gilreath Road, Cartersville, GA 30120 

It is the policy of the Bartow County School System, consistent with its obligations under state and federal law to establish and maintain drug-free schools and workplaces, to require applicants for covered positions to consent to a pre-employment, post-offer, drug test.

The Bartow County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable.

The Bartow County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.