Counselor, School / EOY (26-27 SY)

TrulyHired; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a qualified school counselor to support Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in NC. The role emphasizes implementing a comprehensive counseling program, data-informed decision making, and collaboration with parents and school staff to promote student success.

The position is a full-time, 10-month instructional role with reporting to the Principal and placement on school premises. Requires a Master’s in school counseling and NC certification eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in school counseling and internship required.
• Valid NC school counseling certification or ability to obtain.
• Experience using data to inform counseling and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all laws, policies, and procedures.
• Deliver a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with NC standards.
• Use assessment data to plan and inform counseling services.
• Counsel students individually or in groups for identified needs.
• Develop life skills and preventive activities aligned to student goals.
• Collaborate with parents/teachers/administrators to support students.
• Maintain written plans for program delivery and follow-up.
• Participate in professional development and meetings.
• Maintain a safe instructional environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data-driven decision making

Student counseling

Stakeholder collaboration

Office/Google tools

Program development

Education

Master's degree in school counseling

School counseling internship

NC certification eligibility

Job description

Job Description

THIS IS AN END OF YEAR POSITION - For all instructional positions with a start date AFTER November 4, 2026, the position will end as of June 11, 2027.

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