School Counselor | 12 Months

Public School of North Carolina • Winston Salem, NC

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About The Position

The purpose of this position is to promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career and personal/social development of all students.

Requirements

• Knowledge of NC Comprehensive School Counseling Guidelines.
• Knowledge of standards on professional identity of school counseling, cultural diversity, human growth and development, and career development.
• Knowledge of laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.
• Ability to exercise good judgement in appraising situations and making recommendations for actions to be taken.
• Ability to secure the cooperation of students/parents, obtain needed information, and provide needed services for them.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, public agencies, school officials and staff.
• Ability to deal sensitively, confidentially, and tactfully with school personnel, families, and members of all socio-economic groups.
• Skill in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams Meeting, as well as Google Drive.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in School Counseling and three years related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program based on the NC Comprehensive School Counseling Standard Course of Study and current individual school data.
• Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals.
• Assists all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals, and plans.
• Accurately and appropriately interprets and utilizes student data and assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling.
• Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational and career planning.
• Provides individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs.
• Implements an effective referral and follow-up process.
• Monitors student academic performance, behavior and attendance and assists with appropriate interventions.
• Uses available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program.
• Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Valid NC Teaching License as a School Counselor

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Master's degree