Student Success Counselor — Guidance & Career Planning

State of South Carolina; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School in West Columbia, SC seeks a compassionate Guidance Counselor to deliver comprehensive counseling and support services to students, helping them develop academic, career, social-emotional, and life skills for success.

The ideal candidate will build positive relationships with students, families, faculty, and community partners, and support students in a structured, supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Counseling from an accredited institution.
• South Carolina certification/licensure for school counseling, or eligibility to obtain credentials.
• Experience working with adolescents in a school or youth-serving setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish trusting relationships with students while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Knowledge of academic, career, social-emotional, and post-secondary counseling practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services to students.
• Assist with academic planning, goal setting, and post-secondary planning.
• Conduct student assessments and identify needs (academic, social-emotional, behavioral).
• Develop and monitor individualized student support plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and referrals to school/community resources.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and student-support professionals.
• Maintain confidential student records and counseling documentation.
• Support students in developing communication, decision-making, and life skills.
• Assist with employment preparation, continuing education, and vocational training.
• Coordinate with community agencies when additional support is needed.
• Participate in student conferences, staff meetings, and professional development.
• Promote a safe, respectful, inclusive, and supportive school environment.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Ability to build trusting relations

Education

Master’s degree in School Counseling

South Carolina certification/licensure for school counseling

Job description

Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School in West Columbia, SC seeks a compassionate Guidance Counselor to deliver comprehensive counseling and support services to students, helping them develop academic, career, social-emotional, and life skills for success.

The ideal candidate will build positive relationships with students, families, faculty, and community partners, and support students in a structured, supportive educational environment.