Counselor, School

Winding Springs Elementary - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Charlotte, NC

Educational Services

About the position

The School Counselor at Winding Springs Elementary is responsible for promoting student success through a comprehensive counseling program that addresses academic, career, and social/emotional development. This role involves leadership, advocacy, and collaboration with various stakeholders to implement effective counseling strategies and ensure that all students are prepared for future challenges in the 21st century.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive school counseling program based on the NC Comprehensive School Counseling Standard Course of Study.
• Communicate the goals of the counseling program to education stakeholders and maintain appropriate resources.
• Provide direct services through the Guidance Curriculum, Individual Student Planning, and Preventive and Responsive Services.
• Assist students in developing academic, career, and social/emotional skills and goals.
• Provide individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs.
• Collaborate with parents, educators, and community resources to support student planning.
• Conduct yearly program audits to review program implementation and effectiveness.
• Collect and analyze data to guide program direction and measure results of counseling activities.
• Monitor student academic performance, behavior, and attendance, facilitating appropriate interventions.

Requirements

• Master's degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university or equivalent field with add-on school counseling licensure.
• Completion of school counseling internship.
• NC licensure in school counseling.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as a school counselor.