6-8 School Counselor (Title I) - Graham Middle (2026-2027)

Alamance--burlington-Schools-; Graham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamance-Burlington Schools is seeking a School Counselor (Title I) for Graham Middle School in Graham, North Carolina for the 2026-2027 academic year. The counselor will report to the Director of Student Support and the principal, work a 40-hour week, and support students’ academic, social-emotional, and career development.

Position is Title I funded, exempt, and requires a Master's in School Counseling with a valid NC license or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in school counselor education or related field.
• Eligible for NC Counselor license or possess one.
• Experience with student data systems and reporting.
• Knowledge of ASCA Model and FERPA/HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Provide updates on school counseling issues.
• Deliver school counseling services at school site.
• Participate in monthly school counselor meetings and committees.
• Manage monthly school counselor documentation.
• Identify student mental health support needs.
• Collaborate with staff to meet shared goals.

Skills

ASCA Model

FERPA knowledge

HIPAA knowledge

Recordkeeping

Public speaking

Technology skills

Education

Master's in School Counseling

Tools

PowerSchool

Naviance

SCUTA

Excel

Job description

6-8 School Counselor (Title I) - Graham Middle (2026-2027)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5896112
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE

School Counselor (Title I)

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Graham Middle School

SALARY

Counselor Salary Scale

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Director of Student Support; Principal

SUPERVISES

None

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday

WORK HOURS

40

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

10

POSITION PURPOSE:

This position is Title I funded and is available for the 2026-2027 academic year. Under limited supervision, performs a variety of professional work to assist in the coordination of activities of the Student Support Services Department. Work involves function as a consultant to schools and implementing services to impact students' academic, social-emotional, and career development. Employee is responsible for developing, supporting, reviewing, managing, and maintaining a professional sound and effective school counseling services for all students at all sites. Work is guided by and must be in compliance with national, state, and local ethical practices and guidelines. Employee must exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in the performance of assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated knowledge of the ASCA National Model
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local policies and procedures regarding School Counseling
• Considerable knowledge of school board policies and procedures
• Considerable knowledge of current trends, publications, research and laws pertaining to HIPPA and FERPA.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate confidential records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from that information
• Ability to develop and implement appropriate programs for School Counseling
• Ability to assess the effectiveness of programs and activities
• Ability to interpret educational policies and procedures
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing
• Ability to make oral presentations before large groups of people
• Ability to use a computer and current word processing programs, create spreadsheets, and access online tools
• Ability to navigate online tools such as Powerschool, Naviance, SCUTA, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in school counselor education or related field
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess or be eligible to possess a valid 005 Counselor license
• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) to five (5) years successful experience serving as a school counselor in a public-school setting
• Spanish Speaking

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide updates on school counseling issues.
• Deliver school counseling services at school site.
• Provide case consultation as needed
• Attend monthly school counselor meetings and school counselor committee meetings.
• Manage monthly school counselor documentation.
• Implement process to identify student mental health support needs.
• Participate in evaluation of program through collection and review of data. Work with staff to meet the shared goals and mission of the Student Support Services Department.
• Deliver services consistent with guidelines for professional practice and code of ethics, and that they adhere to relevant laws, policies and lines of authority.
• Interface with school personnel and parents to provide information and assistance pertaining to school counseling services.
• Work with school counseling training programs to provide practicum and internship opportunities to graduate and undergraduate students who may become.
• Other duties assigned

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Summer Rogers , Principal
• Graham Middle
• Email: [e-mail]

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