STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Young World Physical Education; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowan-Salisbury Schools Salisbury High School in Salisbury, North Carolina is seeking a Student Support Specialist to provide counseling and support for at-risk students and their families within the school system.

The role reports to the School Principal and Director of Health and Wellness and focuses on prevention, counseling, intervention, and coordination of health services for pregnant or parenting students, with duties including classroom sessions and collaboration with Student Services.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students identified as at risk.
• Intervene with parents of at-risk youth by providing information, counseling or referral.
• Act as a liaison between the school system, counseling resources and outside agencies.
• Evaluate and monitor behavioral changes and outcomes.
• Coordinate school health services for pregnant or parenting students.
• Conduct classroom sessions on topics including substance abuse, teen pregnancy, violence prevention, coping skills, decision making, problem solving, grief, self-esteem, and school success.
• Participate in student assistance team meetings and support intervention identification.
• Train faculty/staff on topics such as adolescent substance abuse and behavior management.
• Collaborate with the Student Services Director and other counselors to support at-risk students.
• Attend system and building-level meetings for at-risk students.
• Submit records, reports and assignments promptly.

Skills

Counseling

Intervention

Collaboration

Record keeping

Education

North Carolina license in school counseling or school social work

Counseling degree (master's level)

Praxis (School Guidance and Counseling)

School Social Work license

Bachelor’s level program in school social work

Job description

STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5886126
• 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 $55,950 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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

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