School Counselor - Valid NC Licensure Required

About the role

The School Counselor reports to Principal April Dockery and works at SILSA. The position is full-time, 11 months, and can be contacted via email at April.Dockery@acsgmail.net or Kimberly.Robinson@acsgmail.net.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school administrators to establish annual counseling program goals aligned with school improvement priorities.
• Develop, implement, and annually update a comprehensive school counseling plan using student outcome data.
• Utilize attendance, behavior, achievement, graduation, and school climate data to identify student needs and program priorities.
• Communicate counseling program goals, services, and outcomes to students, families, staff, and community stakeholders.
• Maintain resources that support students, families, and school personnel.
• Allocate professional time consistent with ASCA recommendations, with the majority devoted to direct and indirect student services.
• Participate as an active member of school leadership teams, MTSS teams, crisis response teams, and school improvement planning.
• Promote equitable access to academic opportunities, advanced coursework, college and career pathways, and student support services.
• Advocate for systemic improvements that eliminate barriers affecting student success.
• Deliver standards-based classroom instruction aligned with ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors and North Carolina School Counseling Standards.
• Provide developmentally appropriate instruction in academic success, college and career readiness, social-emotional learning, conflict resolution, self-management, digital citizenship, and postsecondary planning.
• Collaborate with educators to integrate student success competencies into the instructional program.
• Aid students in developing and monitoring individualized academic, career, and postsecondary plans.
• Support students with course selection, graduation planning, transition planning, and career exploration.
• Utilize student data to identify needs and monitor progress toward academic and behavioral goals.
• Collaborate with families and staff to support individualized student success planning.
• Provide short-term individual and small group counseling responsive to students' academic, behavioral, career, and social-emotional needs.
• Conduct risk assessments and participate in crisis prevention, intervention, and postvention efforts in accordance with district procedures.
• Consult with families, teachers, administrators, school psychologists, social workers, nurses, and community agencies regarding student concerns.
• Facilitate referrals to school-based and community mental health and support services when appropriate.
• Monitor student attendance, behavior, academic performance, and well-being while coordinating interventions through MTSS.
• Collaborate with educators, administrators, families, and community partners to improve student outcomes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary problem-solving teams, including MTSS, Section 504, IEP, attendance, threat assessment, and school safety teams, as appropriate.
• Promote family engagement through consultation, education, and outreach activities.
• Coordinate community partnerships that enhance student supports and opportunities.
• Utilize technology and data systems to improve counseling services and monitor program effectiveness.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning aligned with district initiatives and professional standards.
• Adhere to all federal and state laws, Board policies, ethical standards, and professional practices governing school counseling.
• Serve as a systems leader who advocates for educational equity and student success.
• Identify and address systemic barriers affecting student achievement, attendance, behavior, and postsecondary success.
• Foster inclusive school environments that promote belonging, cultural responsiveness, and positive relationships.
• Collaborate with school leadership to improve school climate and student engagement.
• Promote student voice and leadership opportunities throughout the school community.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in School Counseling.
• North Carolina School Counselor License.
• Knowledge of ASCA National Model and North Carolina School Counseling Standards.
• Experience working with diverse student populations preferred.

Skills

• Implement a comprehensive school counseling program.
• Analyze multiple sources of student data to guide interventions.
• Facilitate individual planning and responsive services.
• Collaborate effectively within MTSS and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support crisis response and student mental health initiatives.
• Promote equitable educational opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Utilize technology to support counseling services and data management.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD