Upper School Counselor

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

11-month position

• Manages student 504 plans and meetings in accordance with federal law and OPS 504 Handbook
• Provides direct support service to individual students, small groups, and classrooms
• Completes assessments, referrals, and counseling with students and families
• Creates student schedules in conjunction with school leadership
• Monitors individual student progress towards promotion & graduation
• Ensures accuracy of transfer records and transcripts
• Leads maintenance of student cumulative folders and distribution of report cards
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive school counseling program and plan
• Support the transitions of new students to the school
• Support the transitions from Lower School to Upper School
• Connect community resources and programs to students/parents to meet individualized student needs
• Supports the efforts of students applying to colleges/universities (Upper School)
• Builds relationships and awareness with colleges/universities in region and beyond (Upper School)
• Develops and delivers curriculum for senior seminar and junior seminar courses (Upper School)
• Helps seniors to understand and decide among their financial aid packages in April (Upper School)
• Meets with students and parents during the college advising process (Upper School)
• Works directly with Vance-Granville Community College liaison regarding academic performance alerts, communications with instructors, student academic grievances, and the scheduling of OPS sections of CCP courses (Upper School)
• Provides support to students who are struggling with CCP classes, including Moodle LMS information, myVGCC information, guidance for communications with instructors, and referrals for tutoring. (Upper School)

At Oxford Preparatory School (OPS), we believe having a dedicated and well-qualified support staff is paramount to the success of our students. The candidate will be licensed as a school counselor and have a demonstrated record of supporting students in college admissions.

Oxford Preparatory Upper School - Oxford, North Carolina

Job : 5802556

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Student Services >
School/Guidance Counselor

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Andrew Swanner
• 6041 Landis Rd
• Oxford, North Carolina 27565
• Phone:
• Email: swannerab