Position:    Elementary School Counselor
                  Dames Ferry Elementary School
                                   
Effective Date:  2026-2027 School Year to begin July 2026.
                                   
Job Description:  The position of School Counselor is designed for the purpose of providing a comprehensive school counseling program that is preventative in design, developmental in implementation, and supports students in the areas of academic achievement, college and career planning, and personal and social development.
 
Qualifications:
Credential:  Valid Georgia Credential or license authorizing service in areas assigned. Must hold or be eligible for a Georgia Service certificate in School Counseling and meet the Professional Qualifications for the position.
 
Education:  Master's Degree required
 
Experience:  Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience or completion of a yearlong counseling internship is preferred.
 
Selection Procedure: Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of qualified applicants is established. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on our application status.
 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
All interested applicants are required to apply on our school system online application website, Recruitment and Hiring. In order to access our online application website, please click on "Employment Opportunities" on the Jones County School System's website.