School Counselor

School Counselor

Wayne County Public Schools

TITLE: School Counselor

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Counseling/Counselor Education, Licensed by the NC State Board of Education as a K-12 School Counselor

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To utilize leadership, advocacy and collaboration 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 for all students.

• Develop, maintain and communicate a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program based on NC Professional School Counseling Standards and current individual school data.
• Implement developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals.
• Assist all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals and plans. Uses the majority of time providing direct services.
• Accurately and appropriately interpret student data. Monitor student academic performance, behavior and attendance and assist with appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational and career planning.
• Consult and collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, parents, administrators and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs.
• Accurately and appropriately use assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services.
• Implement an effective referral and follow up process.
• Provide appropriate information to staff related to the comprehensive school counseling program.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence and participate in the development and support of the broad school vision.
• Attend staff meetings, serve on staff committees and carry out non‑instructional duties as required or assigned.
• Conduct ongoing program reviews, based on data analysis and measured results, to guide program direction and emphasis.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by the Principal.

Terms of Employment: Ten‑month work year/FLSA Exempt

Starting Salary and/or Grade: Salary based on state salary scale

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board, local and state policy on evaluation of School Counselors.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to communicate well with school personnel, students, and parents.
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of computers and all aspects of the Microsoft Office Professional software programs.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and accomplish specific tasks as requested.
• Demonstrate extensive skills in counseling and motivating students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignment.
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well‑being of students.
• Comply with confidentiality requirements in local, state and federal policies and statutes.