School Counselor/ College Liaison

Rockingham County Schools Position Vacancy Announcement

Position Title:

School Counselor / College Liaison - CTE Innovative High School

Reports To:

Principal, CTE Innovative High School

Location:

CTE Innovative High School

Work Schedule:

11-month position

Salary:

Based on the North Carolina School Counselor Salary Schedule, commensurate with education and experience. Position Summary:

The School Counselor and College Liaison at the CTE Innovative High School plays a vital role in supporting students' academic, career, and personal growth while ensuring strong alignment between secondary and postsecondary opportunities. This position works closely with Rockingham Community College (RCC) to coordinate Career and College Promise (CCP) and dual enrollment programs, supporting students as they graduate college-, career-, and work-ready with credentials and post secondary certificates that align to high-demand career pathways. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Counselor Responsibilities 1. Program Planning Establishes a comprehensive school counseling program that supports students' academic, personal/social, and career development. Develops and evaluates counseling activities and resources to meet school and district goals. Collaborates with teachers, administrators, and CTE staff to align counseling services with the school's mission and improvement plan. 2. Counseling Provides individual and group counseling sessions to meet developmental, preventive, and remedial needs. Assists students with academic planning, college readiness, credentialing, and postsecondary transitions. Offers support to students experiencing academic, social, or emotional challenges. 3. Consulting Consults with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community partners to address student needs and barriers to success. Serves as a key liaison between the high school, community college, and district offices to ensure smooth coordination of dual enrollment and Early College programs. Communicates effectively with stakeholders to promote awareness of CTE and postsecondary opportunities. 4. Coordinating Coordinates all counseling and student support services within the school. Assists teachers in implementing the

Guidance Curriculum

and career development activities. Collaborates with CTE, college, and workforce partners to organize college visits, information sessions, and career events. Ensures accurate scheduling, placement, and tracking of students enrolled in dual enrollment or online courses. 5. Student Appraisal Interprets academic records, assessments, and career interest inventories to guide educational and career planning. Assists students, parents, and staff in understanding test results and data-driven placement decisions. Uses assessment data to help students set realistic goals and identify appropriate postsecondary pathways. 6. Professional Practices and Development Adheres to ethical standards of the counseling profession and complies with all state, federal, and district policies. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of counseling activities, schedules, and interventions. Participates in professional learning opportunities to stay current in counseling, CTE, and postsecondary transition practices. Actively engages in professional organizations and development related to counseling, career development, and college readiness. 7. Learning Management System for Online Programs Utilizes the district's

Learning Management System (LMS)

to support online and hybrid learning environments. Attends LMS professional development sessions to maintain proficiency in monitoring and supporting online students. Tracks student progress, communicates with teachers and families, and ensures timely completion of online coursework. Collaborates with district and college partners to resolve issues related to virtual course access or performance. College Liaison Responsibilities Serve as the primary liaison between

CTE Innovative High School

and

Rockingham Community College (RCC) . Coordinate

dual enrollment

and

Career and College Promise (CCP) and CTE course

advising, registration, and scheduling processes. Guide students and parents through course eligibility, academic requirements, and credit transfer options. Monitor student progress in CTE pathways towards attainment of stackable credentials and postsecondary certificates and collaborate with RCC faculty and advisors for academic support. Align

secondary and postsecondary pathways

in collaboration with CTE leadership, RCC, and district partners. Facilitate

information sessions, and parent meetings

to increase awareness of educational and career opportunities. Support

data collection and reporting

related to dual enrollment participation, credential attainment, and pathway completion. Work with district and school teams to promote

work-based learning ,

articulated credit , and

career-aligned coursework . Qualifications: Master's degree in

School Counseling, Student Services, or related field

(required). Current

North Carolina School Counselor license

(required). Experience with

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

programs,

dual enrollment , or

community college partnerships

preferred. Knowledge of

WorkKeys testing ,

career pathways , and

industry-recognized credentials

preferred. Demonstrated excellence in communication, organization, and collaboration. Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, families, educators, and postsecondary partners. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Rockingham County Schools is an

Equal Opportunity Employer

and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.