Counselor, School/ (25-26)

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a School Counselor for the 2025-2026 academic year. The role involves promoting student success through a comprehensive counseling program focusing on academic and social development. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree in school counseling and valid NC certification, excelling in communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and NC counseling certification required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills essential.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and social counseling to students.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support student development.
• Monitor student performance and implement interventions.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in school counseling

Valid NC school counseling certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

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General Definition of Work

The school counselor, under moderate supervision, performs intermediate-level work with limited decision-making discretion promoting student success, providing preventive services, and responding to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic and social development for all students. Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal

General Definition of Work

The school counselor, under moderate supervision, performs intermediate-level work with limited decision-making discretion promoting student success, providing preventive services, and responding to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic and social development for all students. Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status

Certified Schedule/Full-time, 10 months

Reports To

Principal

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Adhere to NC Professional School Counselor Standards
• Utilize data to design, deliver, and communicate a comprehensive school counseling program based on the NC Essential Standards for school counselors
• Appropriately use assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services
• Counsel student individually or in small groups for specifically identified needs within the domains of developing academic, personal/social, and career plans
• Implement developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals
• Incorporate life skills into programs that students will need to be successful long-term
• Develop and maintain a written plan for the effective delivery of the school counseling program on the NC Comprehensive School Counseling standard course of study
• Implement an effective referral and follow-up process
• Conduct a yearly audit of the school's comprehensive counseling program to review implementation and effectiveness; collect and analyze student data to guide program improvements
• Monitor student academic performance, behavior, and attendance and facilitate appropriate interventions
• Respond to and support efforts to stabilize student crisis situations on an individual or school-wide basis
• Maintain current and appropriate resources for education stakeholders
• Collaborate with parents/guardians and relevant stakeholders individually and in small groups to foster academic success for students
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents and outside agency personnel to support the whole child
• Attend professional development and other meetings as required
• Perform safety functions/drills to maintain a safe instructional environment. Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Perform related work as assigned or required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of school counseling
• Comprehensive knowledge of how to utilize appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development and program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
• Skilled in communication, both verbal and written
• Skilled in computers and software including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment, or software related to instructional practice and business needs
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
• Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment
  
  

Education And Experience

• Master's degree in school counseling, or degree in equivalent field with add-on school counseling licensure from an accredited college or university required
• Completion of school counseling internship required
• Valid NC schooling counseling certification, or ability to obtain, required
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education, Education Administration Programs, and Government Administration

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