School Guidance Counselor

State of North Carolina•5150 Western Avenue Burke, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to support and assist all offenders as they develop skills in the areas of educational planning and career development. The intent of this position is to provide information, instruction, and skills that support the instructional program in core subjects for students in an adult prison setting age 22 and under. This position serves as a primary contact supporting student success by fostering academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth for students working toward a high school equivalency diploma. The counselor must be able to organize and deliver counseling, support, transition services, and related educational programs to groups of student offenders of all ages, creating a flexible program and learning environment that supports each student’s abilities and personal growth within a male close-custody correctional facility. The counselor will also perform any additional duties assigned by the principal.

Requirements

Master’s degree or above (from an appropriately accredited college) in school counseling (or a related field)
Current State of North Carolina Professional Educator’s License (Class Code M, S, or D) with certification in the area of School Counselor or be eligible to obtain an Emergency or Provisional Certification or active licensure in the aforementioned certification area(s).
Documented experience in providing resources and/or guidance supporting career planning and transition services to assist students in transitioning between settings as well as transitioning into society beyond the prison setting
Documented experience in student scheduling and onboarding processes
Documented experience in providing and supporting classroom instruction and group activities to develop academic, career readiness, transition, daily living, and social emotional skills
Documented experience in monitoring student academic performance, behavior, and attendance and implement appropriate interventions based on individual student’s transition plans
Documented experience in ensuring postsecondary resources are available to students

Nice To Haves

Certification in multiple core subjects (e.g., math and science).
Experience in maintaining accurate records including, but not limited to, social and emotional skills, summative and formative performance, assessment results, and anecdotal notes
Experience conducting non-standardized education assessments according to accepted professional practices
Experience collaborating with teachers and staff to integrate guidance and counseling into the curriculum.
Experience in creating, maintaining, and providing oversight on the implementation of Section 504 plans
Experience communicating effectively with stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
Experience using technology productivity tools, software, and student information systems including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).

Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining a comprehensive and effective data-driven school counseling program with interventions based on NC state standards
Providing individual and group counseling and classroom guidance addressing students’ personal, educational, and social challenges.
Collaborating with teachers and other staff to integrate guidance and counseling activities in the school curriculum
Helping interpret standardized test results, formative and summative assessment results, and other student data accurately and effectively.
Aggregating, disaggregating, and interpreting standardized test results, formative and summative assessment results, and student data accurately and effectively.