School Guidance Counselor

ENCSD; Wilson, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ENCSD in Wilson, NC is seeking a School Guidance Counselor (NS) to support K-12 students through a comprehensive counseling program addressing academic, career, and personal/social development. The role emphasizes data-driven planning, collaboration with educators, parents, and community resources to promote student success.

The position requires a master's degree in school counseling, licensure eligibility, and the ability to implement preventive and responsive services in alignment with NC

Qualifications

• Master's degree in school counseling required and licensure eligibility (Praxis exam)
• Experience delivering comprehensive school counseling services preferred
• Ability to use data to guide program direction and measure outcomes

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with standards
• Provide direct counseling services through guidance curriculum and individual planning
• Collaborate with parents/guardians, teachers, and community resources
• Support system-level functions, data interpretation, and program audits

Skills

Counseling program development

Data analysis

Collaboration with educators

Student support planning

Education

Master's degree in School Counseling

Job description

## School Guidance CounselorApply: Wilson County, NC: Full time: Posted 7 Days Ago: End Date: September 25, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR-123528**Agency**Eastern NC School for the Deaf**Division**Eastern NC School for the Deaf**Job Classification Title**School Guidance Counselor (NS)**Position Number**60039127**Grade**ED21**About Us**North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' *website*.Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!**Description of Work**Eastern NC School for the Deaf is recruiting for a K-12 School Guidance Counselor. This position will promote student success, provide preventive services and respond to the identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Job duties include but are not limited to:DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM* Discusses the comprehensive school counseling program with the school administrator.* 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.* Communicates the goals of the comprehensive school counseling program to education stakeholders (i.e., administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community/business leaders).* Maintains current and appropriate resources for education stakeholders.* Provide 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.DELIVERY OF A COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAMGuidance Curriculum* Provides leadership and collaborates with other educators in the school-wide integration of the State Guidance Curriculum Standard Course of Study. •Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals.* Incorporates into their programs the life skills that students need to be successful in the twenty-first century for Individual Student Planning* Assists all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals, and plans.* Accurately and appropriately interprets and utilizes student data.* Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational, career, and life planning. Preventive and Responsive Services* Provides individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs.* Consults and collaborates effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs.* Implements an effective referral and follow-up process as needed.* Accurately and appropriately uses assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services. System Support* Provides appropriate information to school personnel related to the comprehensive school counseling program. •Assists teachers, parents/guardians, and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data.* Participates in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.* Uses available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program.* Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.ACCOUNTABILITY* •Conducts a yearly program audit to review extent of program implementation and effectiveness.* •Collects and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis.* •Measures results of the comprehensive school counseling program activities and shares results as appropriate with relevant stakeholders.* •Monitors student academic performance**Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.To be licensed as a Professional School Counselor in North Carolina, one is required to have a master's degree in school counseling from an accredited university and pass the Professional School Counselor Praxis exam. The School Guidance Counselor salary is determined by the appropriate education and experience requirements set by the Dept. of Public Instruction. Salary is based of the State of NC Salary Schedule.**EEO Statement**The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.**Recruiter:**Simone Nichelle Leigh**Recruiter Email:**[e-mail]