School Guidance Counselor

State of North Carolina•Rockingham, NC

4d•$55,320 - $86,148•Onsite

About The Position

The NC Department of Adult Correction is seeking a School Guidance Counselor for the Youth School at Richmond Correctional Institution. This role is crucial for supporting student success by fostering academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth for students working towards a high school equivalency diploma. The position requires flexibility, strong counseling and instructional skills, and a solid work ethic. The counselor will provide educational planning and career development support, along with instruction in core subjects for students aged 22 and under in an adult prison setting. This is a core member of the education team, responsible for implementing the school's vision, mission, values, and goals within a male, medium-custody correctional facility. The counselor will also perform 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 eligibility to obtain an Emergency or Provisional Certification or active licensure in the aforementioned certification area(s).
Eligibility requirements for Emergency Licenses include: holding a bachelor's degree with 18 hours of coursework relevant to the requested licensure area (but has not completed a recognized educator preparation program) and does not qualify for a Residency License.

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