Counselor

Wake County Public Schools • Fuquay Varina, NC

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About The Position

POSITION PURPOSE: Works collaboratively with teachers to support student social-emotional learning skills. Promotes student success, provides preventive services, and responds to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students.

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, PowerPoint; Google Apps
• Excellent organizational skills
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback
• 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 the State of NC requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees