Dare County Schools
Dare County Schools
School Counselor
Reports to: Principal
Salary: State Salary Plus Local Supplement
Qualifications:
• Must hold or be eligible to hold a valid North Carolina Certification in
School Counseling Knowledge of Career and College Promise and Dual Enrollment Preferred for HS positions
Supervises:
• Will supervise as assigned by the principal
Essential Job Functions:
General
Collaborate with teachers, other support staff, and administrators to meet the needs of students and their family Contributes to the implementation of Stanford Harmony SEL Program Contributes to and participates in the MTSS Problem Solving Team meetings Develops and implements student recognitions as part of the school's Positive Behavior Support Program Participate in team meetings and professional development activities, as directed by the Director of Administrative Services Provides program management, system support and accountability Establishes the school counseling program and develops activities and resources to implement and evaluate the program Involves other school staff in making decisions about the school counseling program Provides individual and group counseling services to meet the developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students Consults with students, parents, teachers and other school and community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students Coordinates all counseling services for students and assists with the coordination and implementation of student services in the school Assists and supports teachers with teaching the Guidance Curriculum Accurately interprets test results and other student data Assists teachers with the educational placement of students by using appropriate educational assessment strategies Adheres to ethical standards of the counseling profession and abides by the laws, policies and procedures that govern schools Other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor High School Specific:
Coordinate Career and College Promise (CCP) program if assigned to a high school Work in collaboration with the College Liaison to identify, advise, and schedule students regarding CCP opportunities Work in collaboration with high school Career Development Coordinators to promote CTE degree options/careers, credentials, and development Work in collaboration with the local Community College Director to execute the dual enrollment initiative Provide career and college advisement to high school students regarding career pathways
Administer, analyze, and report college placement testing Maintain records for enrollment and tracking Provides program management, system support and accountability Engage students, counselors, faculty, parents, and all other stakeholders with information sessions related to college success Conduct CCP advising sessions on special topics with students, staff, and parents Conduct orientations for CCP students at the beginning of each semester and as new students enroll Participate in school-related activities in which CCP can be promoted (Parent Nights, grade-level meetings, registration, financial aid events) Coordinate college textbooks with school assistant principal in charge of textbooks: ordering, inventory, collection, fees, loss prevention Consult monthly with college liaison about student attendance and grades. Provide intervention, resources, and strategies for students in need of academic support.
Maintain quality partnerships with secondary school personnel in collaboration with the Director of Secondary Partnerships at SCC Maintain quality partnerships with local business and industry leaders to promote career readiness among students Provide assistance to students during their transition from secondary to postsecondary institutions Create a school level Career and College advising team to ensure CCP college
enrollment goals are met and college pathway materials/instructional supplies are
disseminated
School Counselor
Reports to: Principal
Salary: State Salary Plus Local Supplement
Qualifications:
• Must hold or be eligible to hold a valid North Carolina Certification in
School Counseling Knowledge of Career and College Promise and Dual Enrollment Preferred for HS positions
Supervises:
• Will supervise as assigned by the principal
Essential Job Functions:
General
Collaborate with teachers, other support staff, and administrators to meet the needs of students and their family Contributes to the implementation of Stanford Harmony SEL Program Contributes to and participates in the MTSS Problem Solving Team meetings Develops and implements student recognitions as part of the school's Positive Behavior Support Program Participate in team meetings and professional development activities, as directed by the Director of Administrative Services Provides program management, system support and accountability Establishes the school counseling program and develops activities and resources to implement and evaluate the program Involves other school staff in making decisions about the school counseling program Provides individual and group counseling services to meet the developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students Consults with students, parents, teachers and other school and community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students Coordinates all counseling services for students and assists with the coordination and implementation of student services in the school Assists and supports teachers with teaching the Guidance Curriculum Accurately interprets test results and other student data Assists teachers with the educational placement of students by using appropriate educational assessment strategies Adheres to ethical standards of the counseling profession and abides by the laws, policies and procedures that govern schools Other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor High School Specific:
Coordinate Career and College Promise (CCP) program if assigned to a high school Work in collaboration with the College Liaison to identify, advise, and schedule students regarding CCP opportunities Work in collaboration with high school Career Development Coordinators to promote CTE degree options/careers, credentials, and development Work in collaboration with the local Community College Director to execute the dual enrollment initiative Provide career and college advisement to high school students regarding career pathways
Administer, analyze, and report college placement testing Maintain records for enrollment and tracking Provides program management, system support and accountability Engage students, counselors, faculty, parents, and all other stakeholders with information sessions related to college success Conduct CCP advising sessions on special topics with students, staff, and parents Conduct orientations for CCP students at the beginning of each semester and as new students enroll Participate in school-related activities in which CCP can be promoted (Parent Nights, grade-level meetings, registration, financial aid events) Coordinate college textbooks with school assistant principal in charge of textbooks: ordering, inventory, collection, fees, loss prevention Consult monthly with college liaison about student attendance and grades. Provide intervention, resources, and strategies for students in need of academic support.
Maintain quality partnerships with secondary school personnel in collaboration with the Director of Secondary Partnerships at SCC Maintain quality partnerships with local business and industry leaders to promote career readiness among students Provide assistance to students during their transition from secondary to postsecondary institutions Create a school level Career and College advising team to ensure CCP college
enrollment goals are met and college pathway materials/instructional supplies are
disseminated