5th-8th Grade School Counselor Substitute

Endeavor Charter School; Zebulon (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavor Charter School seeks a dedicated SEL support role to deliver SEL lessons to middle school students in various formats using our curriculum. You will build trusting relationships through daily check-ins and provide problem‑solving support while coordinating with staff to reinforce interventions.

Join a team focused on student wellness, belonging, and a positive climate, with responsibilities across school culture initiatives and transitions for 8th graders.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for dealing with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a school team under direction.
• Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Teach SEL lessons to students in small groups, whole-class settings, and a daily-rotating middle school elective.
• Build positive relationships with students through daily check-ins and support while referring concerns to administration.
• Support behavioral, social, and emotional success by assisting with intervention plans and school expectations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred; education/psychology/social work background

Job description

• Teach social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons to students in small groups, whole-class settings, and a daily-rotating middle school elective using school-provided curriculum and lesson plans.
• Build positive relationships with students by providing daily check-ins, encouragement, and problem-solving support while referring significant social, emotional, or mental health concerns to school administration.
• Support students behavioral, social, and emotional success by serving as a confidential, trusted adult for students while working under the direction of school administrators and teachers to help implement and reinforce school expectations and established intervention plans.
• Assist with school culture initiatives, student wellness activities, and special events that promote belonging, leadership, and a positive school climate.
• Support 8th grade students and families through the high school transition process by assisting school administrators with registration activities, distributing information, and participating in student and family meetings as directed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons to students in small groups, whole-class settings, and a daily-rotating middle school elective using school-provided curriculum and lesson plans.
• Build positive relationships with students by providing daily check-ins, encouragement, and problem-solving support while referring significant social, emotional, or mental health concerns to school administration.
• Support students behavioral, social, and emotional success by serving as a confidential, trusted adult for students while working under the direction of school administrators and teachers to help implement and reinforce school expectations and established intervention plans.
• Assist with school culture initiatives, student wellness activities, and special events that promote belonging, leadership, and a positive school climate.
• Support 8th grade students and families through the high school transition process by assisting school administrators with registration activities, distributing information, and participating in student and family meetings as directed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Facilitate small groups focused on topics such as organization, friendship skills, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and study skills using provided materials.
• Support student success by maintaining clear communication with students, families, and staff; monitoring attendance and engagement patterns; and helping identify and address social-emotional barriers such as anxiety, stress, low confidence, sense of belonging, motivation, or other factors that may impact a students ability to fully engage and succeed academically.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to identify students who may benefit from additional academic, behavioral, or social-emotional supports.
• Monitor student concerns and communicate observations with administrators, teachers, and families while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and following school reporting procedures.
• Participate in student support meetings, including MTSS, 504, and Exceptional Children (EC) meetings, by sharing observations and supporting the implementation of plans developed by the appropriate school-based teams.
• In partnership with administration and the elementary counselor, facilitate mid-year SEL universal screening efforts, data collection, and analysis to help identify students who may benefit from additional support.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student interactions and assigned responsibilities as directed by administration.
• Help foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive school environment while modeling professionalism, flexibility, and strong communication skills.
• Perform occasional student supervision duties, including carpool, lunch, or other assigned responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adolescents in an educational, youth development, social work, counseling, or related setting preferred.
• Bachelors degree preferred; background in education, psychology, social work, or a related field is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive, supportive relationships with students.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a school-based team under administrative direction.
• Training on student support procedures, and intervention protocols will be provided.

Additional Details

Tentatively beginning November 16, 2026 - March 19, 2027 with the potential to start sooner