STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Rowan--salisbury-Schools; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowan-Salisbury Schools’ Rowan Achievement Center in Salisbury, North Carolina is seeking a Student Support Specialist to provide individual and group counseling to at‑risk students and coordinate health services for pregnant/parenting students.

Reports to the School Principal and Director of Health and Wellness. The role requires NC licensure in school counseling or school social work and completion of an approved master’s level program with Praxis in School Guidance and Counseling.

Qualifications

• Must hold NC license in school counseling or school social work.
• Counseling degree at master’s level or higher.
• Praxis (School Guidance and Counseling) completion.
• School social work license and bachelor’s level program are required for SSW track.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to at‑risk students.
• Intervene with parents of at‑risk youth with information, counseling or referrals.
• Coordinate with health and wellness resources and outside agencies.
• Evaluate and monitor behavioral changes and outcomes.
• Coordinate school health services for pregnant/parenting students.
• Conduct classroom sessions on topics like substance abuse, teen pregnancy, violence prevention, coping skills and school success.
• Assist with student services team meetings for at‑risk students.
• Train faculty/staff on relevant topics.
• Attend system, faculty and department meetings related to at‑risk students.
• Submit records and reports promptly.

Skills

Counseling

Interpersonal

Education

North Carolina lic in school counseling

School social work license

Master’s level counseling program

Praxis in School Guidance & Counseling

Job description

STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

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Job Details

Job ID: 5886801

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Student Support Specialist

Reports to: School Principal & Director of Health and Wellness.

Purpose : The primary mission of the Student Support Specialist is to provide services to at-risk and behaviorally challenged students and their families in the Rowan-Salisbury School System.

Qualifications

• North Carolina license in school counseling or school social work

• Counseling Degree Requirements:
• A Counselor’s degree
• Completion of an approved program in school counseling at the master’s level or above
• Completion of Praxis (School Guidance and Counseling)

• School Social Work Requirements:
• A School social worker’s license
• Completion of an approved program in school social work at the bachelor’s level or above

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide the individual and group counseling to students who have been identified by teachers, counselors or administrators as at risk.
• Intervene with parents of at-risk youth by providing information, counseling or referral.
• Act as a liaison between the Rowan-Salisbury School System, counseling/treatment resources and related outside agencies.
• Evaluate and monitor behavioral changes and outcomes.
• Coordinate school health services for pregnant students and/or parenting students.
• Conduct classroom sessions on topics including, but not limited to, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, violence prevention, coping skills, decision making, problem solving, dealing with grief, self-esteem, character development and school success.
• Involved with student assistance team meetings to facilitate identification an intervention with at-risk students.
• Available to training for interested faculty/staff on topics including, but not limited to, adolescent substance abuse, teen pregnancy, violence prevention, grief counseling, children of dysfunctional families, adolescent development, behavior management, medication, and character development.
• Consult and work collaboratively with the Student Services Director, other Intervention Specialist and student assistance counselors.
• Attend system level, faculty, building level, departmental, and intervention meetings related to at risk students.
• Submit records, reports and assignments promptly and efficiently.
• Perform other duties related to at risk students.

Term of Employment: 10 months employment

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $41,000 to $55,595 Per Year

Job Categories:

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ashley Duggins , Director of Talent Acquisition
• Email: [e-mail]