Guidance Counselor - Page Street Elementary

Montgomery County Schools • Troy, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Montgomery County Schools is seeking qualified and passionate K–12 School Counselors to join our counselor applicant pool. We are seeking student-centered professionals dedicated to supporting the academic success, social-emotional well-being, and college and career readiness of every student. Candidates should demonstrate strong skills in collaboration, MTSS support, and the implementation of comprehensive school counseling programs aligned with the ASCA National Model. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to be considered for current and future openings across the district.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree a related field with a Master’s degree in counseling or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must be licensed by the State of North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in counseling or able to obtain licensure in this area.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, typewriters, copiers, calculators, etc.
• Ability to use common office machines and popular computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from them.
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• General knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
• General knowledge of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
• Skill in counseling and motivating students.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and evaluate the effectiveness of student programs.
• Ability to coordinate the efforts of support services personnel and outside agencies.

Nice To Haves

• Student-centered professionals dedicated to supporting the academic success, social-emotional well-being, and college and career readiness of every student.
• Strong skills in collaboration, MTSS support, and the implementation of comprehensive school counseling programs aligned with the ASCA National Model.

Responsibilities

• Program Planning: The school counselor establishes the school-counseling program and develops activities and resources to implement and evaluate the program. The school counselor involves other school staff in making decisions about the school counseling program.
• Counseling: The school counselor provides individual and group counseling services to meet the developmental, preventive, and remedial needs of students.
• Consulting: The school counselor consults with students, parents, teacher, and other school a community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students.
• Coordinating: The school counselor coordinates all counseling services for students and assists with the coordination and implementation of student services in the school. The counselor also assists teachers with the Guidance Curriculum.
• Student Appraisal: The school counselor accurately interprets test results and other student data. The counselor also assists teachers with the educational placement of students by using appropriate educational assessment strategies.
• Professional Practices and Development: The school counselor adheres to ethical standards of the counseling profession, and abides by the laws, policies, and procedures that govern the schools. The counselor also participates in professional associations and upgrades professional knowledge and skills when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level