Upper School Counselor ($2,500 Signing Bonus*)

Young World Physical Education

Oxford (NC)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Oxford, North Carolina, is seeking a full-time School Counselor. The position involves managing student 504 plans, providing direct support to students, and assisting with college admissions processes. Candidates should be licensed counselors with experience in an educational setting.

The counselor will also develop student schedules, monitor progress toward graduation, and support transitions for new and upper school students.

Qualifications

Candidates must be licensed school counselors.
Demonstrated experience in supporting students through college admissions is required.

Responsibilities

Manage student 504 plans and meetings.
Provide direct support services to students.
Complete assessments and referrals for students.
Create student schedules in collaboration with leadership.
Monitor student progress towards promotion.
Ensure accuracy of transfer records and transcripts.
Lead maintenance of student cumulative folders.
Support transitions for new students and from Lower to Upper School.
Connect community resources to students and parents.
Advise students during the college application process.

Skills

Student support service

504 plans management

College admissions support

Curriculum development

Student assessment and referrals

Education

Licensed School Counselor

Job description

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

11-month position

School Counselor

Manages student 504 plans and meetings in accordance with federal law and OPS 504 Handbook
Provides direct support service to individual students, small groups, and classrooms
Completes assessments, referrals, and counseling with students and families
Creates student schedules in conjunction with school leadership
Monitors individual student progress towards promotion & graduation
Ensures accuracy of transfer records and transcripts
Leads maintenance of student cumulative folders and distribution of report cards
Develop and maintain a comprehensive school counseling program and plan
Support the transitions of new students to the school
Support the transitions from Lower School to Upper School
Connect community resources and programs to students/parents to meet individualized student needs
Supports the efforts of students applying to colleges/universities (Upper School)
Builds relationships and awareness with colleges/universities in region and beyond (Upper School)
Develops and delivers curriculum for senior seminar and junior seminar courses (Upper School)
Helps seniors to understand and decide among their financial aid packages in April (Upper School)
Meets with students and parents during the college advising process (Upper School)
Works directly with Vance-Granville Community College liaison regarding academic performance alerts, communications with instructors, student academic grievances, and the scheduling of OPS sections of CCP courses (Upper School)
Provides support to students who are struggling with CCP classes, including Moodle LMS information, myVGCC information, guidance for communications with instructors, and referrals for tutoring. (Upper School)

Job Qualifications

At Oxford Preparatory School (OPS), we believe having a dedicated and well-qualified support staff is paramount to the success of our students. The candidate will be licensed as a school counselor and have a demonstrated record of supporting students in college admissions.

Upper School Counselor

Oxford Preparatory Upper School - Oxford, North Carolina

Job Details

Job ID: 5802556

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

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