Student Support Specialist

STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Rowan-Salisbury Schools Rowan Achievement Center - Salisbury, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5886801

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Student Support Specialist

Reports to: School Principal & Director of Health and Wellness.

Purpose :
The primary mission of the Student Support Specialist is to provide services to at-risk and behaviorally challenged students and their families in the Rowan-Salisbury School System.

• North Carolina license in school counseling or school social work

• Counseling Degree Requirements:
• A Counselor’s degree
• Completion of an approved program in school counseling at the master’s level or above
• Completion of Praxis (School Guidance and Counseling)

• School Social Work Requirements:
• A School social worker’s license
• Completion of an approved program in school social work at the bachelor’s level or above

• Provide the individual and group counseling to students who have been identified by teachers, counselors or administrators as at risk.
• Intervene with parents of at-risk youth by providing information, counseling or referral.
• Act as a liaison between the Rowan-Salisbury School System, counseling/treatment resources and related outside agencies.
• Evaluate and monitor behavioral changes and outcomes.
• Coordinate school health services for pregnant students and/or parenting students.
• Conduct classroom sessions on topics including, but not limited to, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, violence prevention, coping skills, decision making, problem solving, dealing with grief, self-esteem, character development and school success.
• Involved with student assistance team meetings to facilitate identification an intervention with at-risk students.
• Available to training for interested faculty/staff on topics including, but not limited to, adolescent substance abuse, teen pregnancy, violence prevention, grief counseling, children of dysfunctional families, adolescent development, behavior management, medication, and character development.
• Consult and work collaboratively with the Student Services Director, other Intervention Specialist and student assistance counselors.
• Attend system level, faculty, building level, departmental, and intervention meetings related to at risk students.
• Submit records, reports and assignments promptly and efficiently.
• Perform other duties related to at risk students.

Term of Employment: 10 months employment

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $41,000 to $55,595 Per Year

Job Categories:

Student Services >
School/Guidance Counselor

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Ashley Duggins , Director of Talent Acquisition
• Email: dugginsac.nc.us