Middle School Guidance Counselor

Northeast Academy for Aerospace & Advanced Technologies • Elizabeth City, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Counselor position is established for the purposes of assisting NEAAAT students and families in understanding their choices for post-secondary education and career training; providing information and/or direction to students, parents, teachers, and administrators about career and educational services available to eligible students; promoting programs with students, staff and parents; fostering the personal/social development of students; and, collaborating with teachers to design and implement real-world learning opportunities. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, dynamic self-starter with previous experience as a counselor at the school or district level.

Requirements

• Understanding of the emotional and social development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student success
• Familiarity with current trends and leading innovations in education
• Ability to work effectively in a collegial, team-centered environment
• Intrinsically motivated and dedicated to continuous professional and personal growth
• Ability to effectively engage parents and community in the learning process
• Represents the school positively in the community
• Excellent organizational skills and communication skills, both written and oral
• Understands the critical nature of building positive working relationships with students, parents and colleagues
• Ability to leverage technologies to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
• Effective communicator with students and their families through the college search, application and selection process; with faculty advisors and student advocates; and with peer professionals in college and university admissions offices
• Ability to cultivate effective relationships with post-secondary institutions, employers, community leaders and organizations
• Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in counseling, social work or related field
• Minimum of three years experience as a middle or high school counselor preferred
• NC Professional Educator’s License preferred, but not required
• Possess a deep commitment to serve the needs of students and families who are first generation college goers and those typically underrepresented in postsecondary education and STEM fields
• Serves as a brand ambassador for the school and, in doing so, models a personal commitment to excellence and strong adherence to the school’s core values through verbal/written communications, behaviors and actions.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a counselor at the school or district level

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the design and implementation of a comprehensive system of student supports, both academic and affective
• Provides individual and group counseling and crisis management that meet the needs of the whole child
• Collaborates with school faculty, university personnel, and other professionals to identify, define, and meet students’ college and career planning and placement needs, goals, and objectives
• Develops and facilitates effective parent education workshops that focus on career readiness, academic success and preventive and responsive services
• Schedules students such that they are supported to gradually transition to increasing levels of independence in postsecondary coursework appropriate to their skill levels and career and academic goals
• Provides classroom guidance that promotes soft skills, preventive and responsive behaviors, academic excellence, and positive social skills
• Collaborates with instructional team to design student and master schedules
• Communicates with local education agencies to maintain the confidentiality of each student’s cumulative records
• Promotes and enhances the instructional program by leveraging home, school, and community partnerships to address barriers to learning and achievement
• Maintains effective relationships with the university and other post-secondary institutions, employers, community leaders and organizations for the purpose of collaboration, building resources and expanding program opportunities for eligible students
• Coordinates a variety of events and programs (e.g. classroom presentations, college and career fairs, campus visits, field trips, etc.)
• Oversees all internal communications and processes pertaining to external driver’s education program opportunities
• Demonstrates personal commitment to professional growth through facilitating and participation in professional learning activities
• Contributes as a member of a high-performing team
• Compiles and maintains accurate PowerSchool reports (e.g. transcripts, student academic records, and other student records)

Benefits

• Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS)
• NC State Health Plan

What This Job Offers

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