Counselor

Wake County Public School System • Fuquay-Varina, NC

20d

About The Position

The Counselor works collaboratively with teachers and school staff to support students’ social-emotional learning and success. The role promotes student success through preventive services and responses to identified student needs, implementing a comprehensive school counseling program addressing academic, career, and personal/social development for all students. The Counselor also connects with families regarding attendance, outside resources, and other family needs, and responds to crises as needed.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local policies and procedures regarding counseling.
• Considerable knowledge of social-emotional learning best practices.
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Apps.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing using a variety of communication techniques and tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the public.
• Master’s degree in School Counseling.
• Five years of counseling experience in a public-school environment.
• Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina professional educator’s license with licensure in School Counseling.
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to State of North Carolina requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Wake County Public School System K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 social-emotional learning curriculums, programs, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school staff to promote a positive school climate and build relationships.
• Connect with families to bridge home-school communication regarding attendance, outside resources, and other family needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to support social-emotional learning in the classroom.
• Work with students individually or in small groups on topics such as study skills, organization, and work habits.
• Respond to crises as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time