School Counselor: SEL & Student Success Advocate

careers-wcpss; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System is seeking a School Counselor to collaborate with teachers and families to implement a comprehensive counseling program addressing academic, career, and personal/social development for students.

The role emphasizes intervention, prevention, and support across grade levels, working with students individually or in groups to improve study skills and organization. Strong knowledge of policies and SEL best practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in School Counseling required.
• Five years of counseling experience in a public school environment preferred.
• Must hold or be eligible for NC professional educator's license with licensure in School Counseling.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Policy knowledge

SEL best practices

MS Office & Google Apps

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Master's degree in School Counseling

Five years of counseling experience in a public-school environment

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Apps

Job description

Wake County Public School System is seeking a School Counselor to collaborate with teachers and families to implement a comprehensive counseling program addressing academic, career, and personal/social development for students.

The role emphasizes intervention, prevention, and support across grade levels, working with students individually or in groups to improve study skills and organization. Strong knowledge of policies and SEL best practices is essential.