School Counselor (2026-27 School Year)

Job Title:
School Counselor
Salary:
NC Teacher Salary + 18% Local Supplement
Benefits:
Full Benefits
Qualifications:
NC Educator License in School Counseling
Reports To:
School Principal or His/Her Designee
Job Goal:
To help all students develop skills in the areas of personal-social growth, educational planning, and career and vocational development
Performance Responsibilities:

• Assumes primary responsibility for development, organization and implementation of the school counseling program.


• Develops activities and resources to implement and evaluate the program. Involves other school staff in making decisions about the school counseling program.


• Provides individual and group counseling services to meet the developmental, preventive, and remedial needs of students.


• Consults with students, parents, teachers, and other school and community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students.


• Coordinates all counseling services for students and assists with the coordination and implementation of students services in the school. Assists teachers with the Guidance Curriculum.


• Accurately interprets test results and other student data. Assists teachers with the educational placement of students by using appropriate educational assessment strategies.


• Helps the school administration identify and remedy school policies and programs that inhibit student and staff development.


• Helps the school administration develop policies and programs that benefit student and staff development.


• Reports to the school administration and staff about the annual goals and services of the counseling program.


• Adheres to ethical standards of counseling profession, and abides by the laws, policies, and procedures that govern the schools.


• Participates in professional associations and upgrades professional knowledge and skills as needed.


• Serves as a member of the school-based committee as appropriate


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment:
10, 11, or 12 month position; Salary in accordance with certification and placement on the adopted schedule.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board of Education policy on the evaluation of teachers.