School Counselor Jobs in Georgia
School Counselor jobs in Georgia represent one of the more active markets in the Southeast, with steady demand across public K-12 districts, charter networks, and higher education institutions from entry-level counselor positions through senior director of counseling roles. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta are the primary hiring hubs, with large employers like Gwinnett County Public Schools, Atlanta Public Schools, and the University System of Georgia consistently filling openings. College and career readiness, mental health support, and special education coordination are the most in-demand specialties across Georgia districts. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Type:
Counselor/Counselor HS
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Date Posted:
11/2/2026
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Location:
Denmark High School
Applicants should hold or be eligible to hold a clear, valid Georgia Educator Certificate in School Counseling (P-12).
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Position Type:
Professional School Counselor
Frontline Applicant Tracking - Forsyth County School District
Skip to main contentForsyth County School District
Vacancies
- Categories
- Locations
- 26-27 CERTIFIED EDUCATOR (2)
- 26-27 CLASSIFIED STAFF (1)
- Administration: Assistant Principal (1)
- Administration: Principal (1)
- Community Engagement & Lifelong Education (1)
- Counselor (2)
- Custodial (3)
- Elementary School (3)
- Facilities - Maintenance/Warehouse (1)
- Food and Nutrition Services (3)
- High School (1)
- Other Substitute (1)
- Secretarial/Clerical (1)
- Special Education (3)
- Student Support Services (2)
- Substitute Teacher (1)
- Support Staff (7)
- Technology & Information Services (1)
- Transportation (3)
- Warehouse (1)
- Alliance Academy for Innovation (1)
- Community Engagement and Lifelong Education (1)
- COMPASS (1)
- Cumming Elementary (1)
- Denmark High School (1)
- DeSana Middle (1)
- Forsyth Central High (1)
- Forsyth County Schools (9)
- Forsyth County Schools (Certified) (2)
- Forsyth County Schools: Facilities and Maintenance (1)
- Forsyth County Schools: Special Education (2)
- Forsyth County Schools: Student Support Services (2)
- Forsyth County Schools: Technology (1)
- Hendricks Middle School (1)
- Johns Creek Elementary (1)
- Matt Elementary (2)
- Midway Elementary (1)
- North Forsyth Middle (1)
- Poole`s Mill Elementary (1)
- SAIL (1)
- Silver City Elementary (1)
- Transportation Department (4)
- Vickery Creek Middle (1)
- Warehouse (1)
FMLA notice
force display?True
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Position Type:
Counselor/Counselor HS
-
Date Posted:
11/2/2026
-
Location:
Denmark High School
Applicants should hold or be eligible to hold a clear, valid Georgia Educator Certificate in School Counseling (P-12).
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Position Type:
Professional School Counselor
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The qualifications that appear most often in school counselor jobs across Georgia.
- Active Georgia Professional Standards Commission school counselor certificate required
- Master's degree in school counseling or closely related counseling field
- Completion of an accredited school counseling practicum or internship
- Strong knowledge of Georgia's college and career readiness standards and ASCA model
- Experience with student mental health support, crisis intervention, or case management
- Proficiency with student information systems such as Infinite Campus or PowerSchool
School Counselor Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a school counselor in Georgia?
To become a school counselor in Georgia, you must earn a master's degree in school counseling from an accredited program and obtain a certificate from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. The certification process requires completing an approved educator preparation program, passing the required Georgia assessments, and completing a supervised field experience. You apply for certification directly through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, which is the state body that issues and renews school counselor credentials.
Which companies hire school counselors in Georgia?
Employers hiring school counselors in Georgia right now include YMCA, Forsyth County Schools, and Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Georgia's large public school districts, charter management organizations, and university system campuses are the most consistent sources of openings across the state.
Which Georgia cities have the most school counselor jobs?
Atlanta, Savannah, and Fort Oglethorpe have the most school counselor openings in Georgia right now. Atlanta dominates the list given the concentration of large public districts and charter networks headquartered there, while cities like Savannah and Augusta reflect substantial district enrollments and the presence of regional universities and medical-affiliated educational programs that generate consistent counseling demand.
Are there remote school counselor jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. School counseling is inherently an in-person role built around direct student contact, group sessions, and on-site collaboration with teachers and administrators. About 0% of school counselor openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be administrative, supervisory, or virtual-program counseling positions rather than traditional school-based roles.
How can I get hired as a school counselor in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a Georgia-approved school counseling internship embedded in your master's program, which places you inside a Georgia district and often leads directly to a hire. Large districts like Gwinnett County Public Schools and Cobb County School District regularly onboard new graduates who completed fieldwork within their schools. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as school social worker, classroom teacher, or student services coordinator have a strong competitive edge, and holding an active Georgia Professional Standards Commission certificate before graduation significantly shortens the hiring timeline.
Where can I find and apply to school counselor jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to school counselor jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from districts, charter schools, and higher education institutions across the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and credentials below and apply directly.
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