School Counselor (2026-27 School Year)

Job Title:School CounselorSalary:NC Teacher Salary + 18% Local SupplementBenefits:Full BenefitsQualifications:NC Educator License in School CounselingReports To:School Principal or His/Her DesigneeJob Goal:To help all students develop skills in the areas of personal-social growth, educational planning, and career and vocational developmentPerformance Responsibilities:

• Assumes primary responsibility for development, organization and implementation of the school counseling program.
• Develops activities and resources to implement and evaluate the program. Involves other school staff in making decisions about the school counseling program.
• Provides individual and group counseling services to meet the developmental, preventive, and remedial needs of students.
• Consults with students, parents, teachers, and other school and community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students.
• Coordinates all counseling services for students and assists with the coordination and implementation of students services in the school. Assists teachers with the Guidance Curriculum.
• Accurately interprets test results and other student data. Assists teachers with the educational placement of students by using appropriate educational assessment strategies.
• Helps the school administration identify and remedy school policies and programs that inhibit student and staff development.
• Helps the school administration develop policies and programs that benefit student and staff development.
• Reports to the school administration and staff about the annual goals and services of the counseling program.
• Adheres to ethical standards of counseling profession, and abides by the laws, policies, and procedures that govern the schools.
• Participates in professional associations and upgrades professional knowledge and skills as needed.
• Serves as a member of the school-based committee as appropriate
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment:10, 11, or 12 month position; Salary in accordance with certification and placement on the adopted schedule.Evaluation:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board of Education policy on the evaluation of teachers.