Student Success Counselor & Advocate

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is seeking a School Counselor to lead a comprehensive counseling program aligned with NC standards and ASCA guidelines. The role focuses on direct student services, planning, and data-driven improvement within a supportive school environment.

The counselor will collaborate with administrators, teachers, parents, and community partners to promote academic, career, and social-emotional development for all students.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a NC School Counseling license or equivalent.
• Master's degree in school counseling or related field with licensure requirement.
• Completion of a school counseling internship is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive school counseling program as outlined by ASCA.
• Involves other school staff in decisions about the counseling program.
• Develops and maintains a written plan based on NC standards and school data.
• Communicates goals to administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community leaders.
• Provides direct services via Guidance Curriculum, Individual Student Planning, and Preventive/Responsive Services.
• Consults with students, parents, teachers, and community personnel to meet student needs.
• Interprets test results and assists teachers with student placement.
• Helps identify and remedy policies hindering student and staff development.
• Reports annual goals and services of the counseling program to leadership.
• Provides counseling and follows up with students and families; collaborates with stakeholders.
• Shares program information with staff to aid interpretation of student data.
• conducts yearly program audits to assess implementation and effectiveness.
• Adheres to ethical standards and applicable laws; participates in professional associations.
• Serves on school-based committees; performs related duties as assigned.
• Maintains compliance with all school policies and procedures.

Education

NC Educator License in School Counseling

Master's degree in school counseling

School counseling internship

Job description

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is seeking a School Counselor to lead a comprehensive counseling program aligned with NC standards and ASCA guidelines. The role focuses on direct student services, planning, and data-driven improvement within a supportive school environment.

The counselor will collaborate with administrators, teachers, parents, and community partners to promote academic, career, and social-emotional development for all students.