26/27 School Counselor 302899

302 Alma O. Easom Elementary; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland County Schools' 302 Alma O. Easom Elementary in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a School Counselor to join the student services team immediately.

The role requires a Bachelor's and Master's degree in counseling with certification. You will develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model, collaborate with staff and families, and deliver direct student services to promote achievement.

Qualifications

• Official Bachelor's and Master's degree transcripts must be uploaded with the application.
• Qualification in school counseling with certification is required.
• Master’s degree in Counseling from an accredited institution is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Creates a comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model.
• Discusses program goals with the school administrator annually.
• Develops and maintains a written plan for effective delivery of the counseling program.
• Communicates goals to education stakeholders and maintains resources.
• Spends majority of time delivering direct services to students (80%).

Education

Bachelor's degree transcript

Master's degree transcript

Master’s degree in Counseling

certification in school counseling

Tools

ASCA National Model

Job description

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26/27 School Counselor 302899

Cumberland County Schools 302 Alma O. Easom Elementary - Fayetteville, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5950379
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE:School Counselor

FLSA STATUS:Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

All applicants must upload into the application a legible copy of the official Bachelor's & Master's degree transcript, or a 48+ hour Master’s degree in Counseling from an accredited institution with certification in school counseling.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates a comprehensive school counseling program based on the American School Counselor National Model.
• Discusses the comprehensive school counseling program and program goals with the school administrator annually
• Develops and maintains a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model action plan and results reports templates with the use of current individual school data.
• Communicates the goals of the comprehensive school counseling program to education stakeholders.
• Maintains current and appropriate resources for education stakeholders.
• Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing fairness.
• School counselors will spend majority (80%) of their time delivering developmentally appropriate activities and services directly to students or indirectly for students as a result of the school counselor’s interaction with others. These activities and services help students develop mindsets & behaviors for success and improve student achievement, attendance and discipline. The remaining time (20%) will be spent program planning, managing, and assessing.

Direct Student Services

Instruction:

• Collaborates with other educators and administration to provide school-wide integration of the state Guidance Curriculum Standard Course of Study.
• Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals.

Appraisal and Advisement

• Assists all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals and plans.
• Accurately and appropriately interprets and utilizes student data.

Counseling

• Provides individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs.

Indirect Student Services

Consultation

• Provides appropriate information to staff related to the comprehensive school counseling program.
• Assists teachers, parents/guardians and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data.
• Consults and collaborates effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs.

Collaboration

• Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational and career planning.

Referral

• Implements an effective referral and follow-up process.

Program Focus, Management, & Planning

• Identifies beliefs, vision, and mission statement for their comprehensive program
• Creates Annual Student Outcome Goals & Action Plans
• Uses individual school data and previous counseling program data to determine annual program goals.
• Accurately and appropriately uses assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services.
• Monitors student academic performance, behavior and attendance and assists with appropriate interventions.
• Tracks use of time and keeps annual and weekly calendar
• Participates in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.

Assess

To achieve the best results for students, school counselors regularly assess their program to:

• Determine its effectiveness
• Inform improvements to their school counseling program design and delivery
• Show how students are different as a result of the school counseling program
• Measures results of the school counseling program activities and shares results as appropriate
• Conducts the School Counseling Program Assessment and Annual Results Report
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community leaders.
• Must have finger dexterity and be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.

REV 04/25

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $4,800 to $6,490 Per Month
Job Categories:

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Kasey Weaver , Principal
• 302 Alma O. Easom Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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