School Counselor

Ampersand Therapy LLC; Waynesville (NC); On-site; USD 72,800 - 117,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Liability insurance

Healthcare benefits

401(k) matching

Mileage reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy LLC in Waynesville, NC is hiring a School Counselor for a full-time, school-based contract for the 2026-2027 year. You will support K-12 students by delivering counseling services to promote academic achievement and social-emotional well-being.

Qualifications include NC Professional Educator's License in School Counseling (or eligibility) and a Master's in School Counseling. Strong communication and collaboration are essential, and MTSS/IEP participation is expected as

Qualifications

• North Carolina Professional Educator's License in School Counseling (or eligibility to obtain).
• Master's Degree in School Counseling or related field.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• School-based experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to K–12 students.
• Support students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and school teams.
• Participate in MTSS, IEP, and Section 504 meetings, as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation and student records.

Skills

Counseling

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in School Counseling or related field

North Carolina Professional Educator's License in School Counseling (or eligibility to obtain)

Job description

## School CounselorApplylocations: Waynesville, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-101840**Job Title:**School Counselor**Pay Range:**$35-45/hour**Job Description:****School Counselor | Up to $45/hour | Waynesville, SC | Full-time | 2026-2027 School Year****Position Details:*** Full-time* For the entire 26-27 School Year**About the Role**Hi, School Counselors! Ampersand Therapy is hiring a School Counselor for a contract, school-based position in Waynesville, NC. In this role, you'll support K-12 students by providing counseling services that promote academic achievement, social-emotional well-being, and career readiness. This opportunity is ideal for both experienced school counselors and newly licensed professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative school community.**Why Join Us*** Competitive pay (Up to $45/hour) + flexible full-time or part-time schedules* W-2 employment with liability insurance included* Healthcare benefits\* + 401(k) with company match* Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses* Mileage reimbursement between sites + referral bonuses**What You'll Do*** Provide individual and group counseling to K–12 students* Support students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success* Collaborate with teachers, families, and school teams* Participate in MTSS, IEP, and Section 504 meetings, as appropriate* Maintain accurate documentation and student records**What We're Looking For*** North Carolina Professional Educator's License in School Counseling (or eligibility to obtain)* Master's Degree in School Counseling or related field* Strong communication and collaboration skills* School-based experience preferred, but not required**About Ampersand Therapy**Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued.*Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.*Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run.We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!