School Counselor: SEL & Student Success Advocate

Wake County Public School System; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System seeks a School Counselor to implement a comprehensive counseling program addressing academic, career, and personal/social development for all students. The role collaborates with teachers to promote social-emotional learning and works with students individually or in small groups on study skills and organization.

The counselor will respond to crises, participate in school-wide initiatives, and engage families to support attendance and access to resources.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local counseling policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of social-emotional learning best practices.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google Apps.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Clear and concise oral and written communication.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff, students, parents, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with school staff to promote a positive school climate and build relationships.
• Connects with families to bridge home–school communication regarding attendance, outside resources, and family needs.
• Collaborates with teachers to support social‑emotional learning in the classroom.
• Works with students individually or in small groups on study skills, organization, and work habits.
• Responds to crises as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Policy knowledge

SEL knowledge

MS Office

Google Apps

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Master's in School Counseling

5 years public‑school counseling experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Google Apps

Job description

Wake County Public School System seeks a School Counselor to implement a comprehensive counseling program addressing academic, career, and personal/social development for all students. The role collaborates with teachers to promote social-emotional learning and works with students individually or in small groups on study skills and organization.

The counselor will respond to crises, participate in school-wide initiatives, and engage families to support attendance and access to resources.