2016 - 2017 Middle School Guidance Counselor

Our Company:

Gestalt Community Schools (GCS) is a charter management organization (CMO) that serves K-12 scholars by leveraging community assets to empower citizens who will be college-ready, career-ready, and community-ready. GCS' vision is to build better communities through education. The mission and vision are achieved by providing an exceptional education program based around the following core components: High commitment for academic achievement, Technology in the classroom, Emphasis on community service, and Community-based learning themes.

GCS is currently accepting applications for a School Guidance Counselor at Nexus STEM Academy Middle School. 

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of effective counseling experience preferred

• Must hold a current TN Counselor's License

• Bachelor's Degree required, Masters Preferred

• Belief that all students can learn at high academic levels

• Strong knowledge of academic and behavior interventions

Responsibilities:

• Implement the elementary guidance curriculum;

• Guide individuals and groups of students through the development of educational, personal, social and career plans;

• Counsel individuals and small groups of children toward social and emotional growth;

• Consult with and train teachers, parents and staff regarding children's needs;

• Refer children with problems and their parents to special programs, specialists and outside agencies;

• Participate in, coordinate and conduct activities that contribute to the effective operation of the counseling program and school;

• Participate in and facilitate the intervention team process;

• Plan and evaluate the counseling program;

• Pursue continuous professional growth;

• Other job duties as assigned.

Reports to: School Principal

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual telephone inquiries regarding application status. Should you be selected to move forward in the process, we will notify you via telephone and/or e-mail.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against, or in favor of, applicants or employees based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability (or the perception of such disability), veteran status, or any other status.