2026-27 Guidance Counselor (Middle School)

Position Summary: Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer, the Guidance Counselor leads efforts to improve the MPS’s College and Career Readiness programs and services to support the MPS goals of every student graduating from high school is college and career ready. The Counselor develops a comprehensive approach of school-based college and career programs, business and community internships and work experiences that bring community and higher education partners and Magnolia Schools together to achieve this goal.

Essential Functions:

College and Career Readiness Program Development and Implementation

• Supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of a structured Pre K-12 college and career readiness/awareness program.
• Recommends improvements and/or additions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of college and career readiness efforts.
• Collaborates with school and CMO staff to establish college and career readiness outcome measures.
• Serves as liaison to higher education partners.
• Initiates activities to meet identified CMO and community needs related to college and career readiness.

Data Analysis and Accountability

• Captures and analyzes data to track student success and increase accountability.

Program Support and Expansion

• Provides guidance and support for CTE, SAT/ACT, AP, and dual enrollment programs.
• Supports school sites’ career readiness programs, internships, and services at high schools and middle schools.
• Expands support for career readiness partners, including program advisory councils, local businesses, post-secondary partners, etc.

Curriculum Development and Implementation

• Develops and implements curriculum for college workshops for students and parents.
• Organizes and leads college field trips for students to post-secondary educational environments.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive college readiness program tailored to middle school students.

Family and Community Engagement

• Promotes strong relationships with students’ families and caregivers.
• Works with Family Success Coordinators to implement the MPS College Success program.
• Engages with families to enhance their understanding of the college education process.

Counseling and Student Support

• Provides individual academic counseling to students.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to integrate college readiness into the broader educational experience.
• Monitors and reports on student progress, adjusting counseling strategies as needed.

Events and Outreach

• Spearheads and project manages College and Career Events.
• Hosts High School Nights to inform students and parents about high school options.
• Leads Parent Advisory Committee meetings to foster community involvement.

Professional Development

• Participates in professional development activities to stay informed on school counseling best practices.