School Counselor

Young World Physical Education; Laurinburg (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotland County Schools Sycamore Lane Elementary in Laurinburg, North Carolina is seeking a School Counselor. The role reports to the Principal and follows a 10-month terms of employment with compensation per the NC State Salary Schedule.

The counselor will lead the comprehensive school counseling program, provide direct and group counseling, interpret student data, and collaborate with families and staff to support academic, career, and personal/social development across all students.

Qualifications

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages a comprehensive school counseling program according to NC standards.
• Provides leadership and collaborates with educators for school-wide guidance integration.
• Delivers guidance curriculum, individual planning and preventive services.
• Interprets student data to guide counseling interventions and supports.
• Communicates program goals to administrators, teachers, parents and community partners.

Education

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Scotland County Schools Sycamore Lane Elementary - Laurinburg, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Scotland County Schools Sycamore Lane Elementary - Laurinburg, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

School Counselor

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs, and Scotland County Schools - NC

Job Details

Job ID: 5888114
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Sep 28, 2026

Job Description

Title:

Guidance Counselor at Wagram and Sycamore Lane

Reports to: Principal

Terms of Employment: 10 months

Salary: NC State Salary Schedule

PURPOSE: Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, school counselors promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students.

The major functions of the school counselor job description incorporate the North Carolina State Board of Education’s guiding mission that every public school student will graduate from high school globally competitive for work and postsecondary education and prepared for life in the twenty-first century.

• MAJOR FUNCTION: DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM

  1.1 Discusses the comprehensive school counseling program with the school administrator.

  1.2 Develops and maintains a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program based on the NC Comprehensive School Counseling Standard Course of Study and current individual school data.

  1.3 Communicates the goals of the comprehensive school counseling program to education stakeholders (i.e., administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community/business leaders).

  1.4 Maintains current and appropriate resources for education stakeholders.

  1.5 Uses the majority of time providing direct services through the Guidance Curriculum, Individual Student Planning and Preventive and Responsive Services, and most remaining time in program management, system support, and accountability (National standards recommend 80% of time in Guidance Curriculum, Individual Student Planning and Preventive and Responsive Services and 20% of time in program management, system support, and accountability (American School Counselor Association, 2005).

  • Uses data to develop comprehensive programs that meet student needs.

• MAJOR FUNCTION: DELIVERY OF A COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM

  2.1 Provides leadership and collaborates with other educators in the school-wide integration of the State Guidance Curriculum Standard Course of Study.

  2.2 Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals.

  2.3 Incorporates into their programs the life skills that students need to be successful in the twenty-first century.

  2.4 Assists all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals, and plans.

  2.5 Accurately and appropriately interprets and utilizes student data.

  2.6 Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational, career, and life planning.

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

  2.8 Consults and collaborates effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs.

  2.9 Implements an effective referral and follow-up process as needed.

  2.10 Accurately and appropriately uses assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services.

  2.11 Provides appropriate information to school personnel related to the comprehensive school counseling program.

  2.12 Assists teachers, parents/guardians, and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data.

  2.13 Participates in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.

  2.14 Uses available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program.

  2.15 Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.

• MAJOR FUNCTION: ACCOUNTABILITY

  3.1 Conducts a yearly program audit to review extent of program implementation and effectiveness.

  3.2 Collects and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis.

  3.3 Measures results of the comprehensive school counseling program activities and shares results as appropriate with relevant stakeholders.

  3.4 Monitors student academic performance, behavior, and attendance and facilitates appropriate interventions.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Kachina Singletary , Principal
• Sycamore Lane Elementary
• Email: [e-mail]