Logo
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Counselor, School / Elementary / 25-26

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

Save Job

Join to apply for the

Counselor, School / Elementary / 25-26

role at

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the

Counselor, School / Elementary / 25-26

role at

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

General Definition of Work The school counselor, under moderate supervision, performs intermediate-level work with limited decision-making discretion promoting student success, providing preventive services, and responding to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic and social development for all students. Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status Certified Schedule/Full-time, 10 months

Reports To Principal

Place of Work The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures

Adhere to NC Professional School Counselor Standards

Utilize data to design, deliver, and communicate a comprehensive school counseling program based on the NC Essential Standards for school counselors

Appropriately use assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services

Counsel student individually or in small groups for specifically identified needs within the domains of developing academic, personal/social, and career plans

Implement developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals

Incorporate life skills into programs that students will need to be successful long-term

Develop and maintain a written plan for the effective delivery of the school counseling program on the NC Comprehensive School Counseling standard course of study

Implement an effective referral and follow-up process

Conduct a yearly audit of the school's comprehensive counseling program to review implementation and effectiveness; collect and analyze student data to guide program improvements

Monitor student academic performance, behavior, and attendance and facilitate appropriate interventions

Respond to and support efforts to stabilize student crisis situations on an individual or school-wide basis

Maintain current and appropriate resources for education stakeholders

Collaborate with parents/guardians and relevant stakeholders individually and in small groups to foster academic success for students

Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents and outside agency personnel to support the whole child

Attend professional development and other meetings as required

Perform safety functions/drills to maintain a safe instructional environment. Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Perform related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of school counseling

Comprehensive knowledge of how to utilize appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development and program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning

Skilled in communication, both verbal and written

Skilled in computers and software including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment, or software related to instructional practice and business needs

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums

Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment

Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business

Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment

Education and Experience

Master's degree in school counseling, or degree in equivalent field with add-on school counseling licensure from an accredited college or university required

Completion of school counseling internship required

Valid NC schooling counseling certification, or ability to obtain, required

Equivalent combination of education and experience

#J-18808-Ljbffr