ECU Community School Counselor

Candidates must submit a: (1) cv/resume, (2) letter of application describing academic background, specific skills and experiences relevant to the position, (3) list of three references, including contact information included in application (4) a copy of North Carolina educator’s license. Finally, copies of transcripts and three current letters of reference should be sent to Dr. Tracy Cole, Search Chair, ECU Community School, College of Education Mailstop:167, 811 Howell Street, Greenville, NC 27858.

Official transcripts required prior to written contract offer.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $50,710 - $65,049

Position Location (City)

Position Type

Position Type Non-Faculty

Job Category

Job Category Non-Faculty Instructional & Research

Organizational Unit Overview

The East Carolina University Community School involves cross campus collaboration to provide the students a spectrum of support and services to comprehensively address their academic, social-emotional, physical, and family/community needs. The school will include one class per grade level for kindergarten through 5th grade. The community school involves an integrated partnership with Pitt County Schools and will be housed within a local elementary school.

Job Duties

As a staff member within East Carolina University’s College of Education, the Community School Counselor will collaborate with general educators to cultivate a culture of innovation that supports effective instructional and positive behavior interventions and supports/practices/strategies to promote academic and personal success for all students (including those with disabilities) in the school. Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, school counselors 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.

General

Responsibilities include:

—Develop, implement and manage a comprehensive school counseling program.
—Create data driven goals and strategies that align with the school improvement plan.
—Integration of the Guidance Standard Course of Study within the school setting
—Consultation and collaboration with the IHC , community providers, teachers, parents and other educators.
—Demonstrate leadership, advocacy and collaboration throughout the school.
—Promote learning and a respectful environment for all of students.
—Perform other duties as assigned.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

Master’s Degree in School Counseling or related field and NC Licensure as a School Counselor required. Experience in individual and group counseling, and conducting classroom guidance. Experience working with school wide interventions, behavior modification, classroom management and data tracking for accountability purposes. Qualifying degrees must be conferred and received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

NC Licensure as School Counselor.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

A minimum of 3 years of school counseling experience is preferred. Knowledge of School Counseling program and activities is also preferred. The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with school personnel, parents and community agencies. Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Word.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Candidates must submit a: (1) cv/resume, (2) letter of application describing academic background, specific skills and experiences relevant to the position, (3) list of three references, including contact information included in application (4) a copy of North Carolina educator’s…