School Counselor

Overview

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

The purpose of this role is to support student achievement and to assist students in making social, educational, and occupational decisions that will aid their lifelong development as mature and responsible citizens.

Snow Hill Elementary School is a PreK–5 school located in Ooltewah, TN, just outside of Chattanooga. We are the foundation of a proud community that offers a small‑town family‑centered atmosphere supported by the resources of a large school district. Our school is known for strong parent involvement, a dedicated and ambitious staff, and a nurturing environment where we firmly believe all students have the potential to learn and succeed.

We are looking for educators who are positive, professional, and passionate about developing well‑rounded students equipped for their future. Our ideal candidates:

• Have a strong sense of purpose in educating children
• Provide clear, standards‑driven instruction
• Work collaboratively with team members, instructional coach, and administration
• Are comfortable with transparency regarding teaching practice, instruction, and data
• Possess excellent communication skills when interacting with parents, students, and fellow staff members
• Demonstrate creativity, a growth mindset, and a drive for continuous improvement

• Maintain appropriate licensure and provide required documentation to validate licensure in a timely manner.
• Review a variety of student assessment data to ensure continuous improvement in measurable student performance and achievement.
• Coordinate and administer standardized testing in accordance with district policies and state law.
• Implement district, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws as appropriate.
• Discover and develop special abilities of students, with a long‑term goal of high school graduation.
• Register new students and orient them to school procedures and learning opportunities.
• Counsel students individually or in small groups to develop resolution and coping skills for personal problems related to school, home, health, and emotional issues that may impact academic achievement and attendance.
• Plan student field trips as appropriate.
• Confidentially manage and transfer accurate health, attendance, progress, and transcript records for assigned students.
• Make recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships; assist students in college and employment application preparation.
• Confere with parents regularly as appropriate.
• Communicate the role of the school counselor and available services to students, parents, and community.
• Assist students in evaluating aptitudes and abilities through standardized test scores and other data, and work with them in evolving educational and occupational plans.
• Advise and assist students in course and subject selection.
• Ensure assigned areas are safe following established procedures.
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders.
• Attend work and arrive on time.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Adhere to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
• Perform related duties, such as sponsoring or supervising student organizations or activities.
• Comply with accounting and financial policies and procedures involving handling of money and property.
• Use computers and other technology to enter and access essential job information.
• Perform general and clerical tasks, including answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, and processing mail.
• Operate a motor vehicle for work activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in School Counseling and a valid Tennessee School Service Personnel License for School Counseling pre‑K‑12 are required.

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.
• Demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and time‑management skills.

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience. This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard‑to‑staff positions. Please see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more details.

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