K-5 School Counselor (2025-2026) Position Available In Alamance, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The K-5 School Counselor position at Alamance-Burlington Schools involves providing professional counseling services to impact students' academic, social-emotional, and career development. The role reports to the Director of Student Support and the Principal, with a salary based on the Counselor Salary Scale. This full-time position requires a Master's Degree and relevant experience, along with certification and licensure requirements. Duties include delivering counseling services, managing documentation, and participating in program evaluation.
Job Description
K-5 School Counselor (2025-2026)
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Pleasant Grove Elementary – Burlington, North Carolina This job is also posted in Alamance-Burlington School System, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5087029
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 8, 2025
Starting Date:
Aug 15, 2025
Job Description
POSITION TITLE
School Counselor
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Assigned School
SALARY
Counselor Salary Scale
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
REPORTS TO
Director of Student Support; Principal
SUPERVISES
None
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday
WORK HOURS
40 NUMBER
OF MONTHS PER YEAR
10
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POSITION PURPOSE
Under limited supervision, performs a variety of professional work to assist in the coordination of activities of the Student Support Services Department. Work involves function as a consultant to schools and implementing services to impact students’ academic, social-emotional, and career development. Employee is responsible for developing, supporting, reviewing, managing, and maintaining a professional sound and effective school counseling services for all students at all sites. Work is guided by and must be in compliance with national, state, and local ethical practices and guidelines. Employee must exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in the performance of assignments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Demonstrated knowledge of the ASCA National Model
Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local policies and procedures regarding School Counseling
Considerable knowledge of school board policies and procedures
Considerable knowledge of current trends, publications, research and laws pertaining to HIPPA and FERPA.
Ability to maintain complete and accurate confidential records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from that information
Ability to develop and implement appropriate programs for School Counseling
Ability to assess the effectiveness of programs and activities
Ability to interpret educational policies and procedures
Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing
Ability to make oral presentations before large groups of people
Ability to use a computer and current word processing programs, create spreadsheets, and access online tools
Ability to navigate online tools such as Powerschool, Naviance, SCUTA, etc.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in school counselor education or related field
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Must possess or be eligible to possess a valid 005 Counselor license
Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two (2) to five (5) years successful experience serving as a school counselor in a public-school setting
Spanish Speaking
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide updates on school counseling issues.
Deliver school counseling services at school site.
Provide case consultation as needed
Attend monthly school counselor meetings and school counselor committee meetings.
Manage monthly school counselor documentation.
Implement process to identify student mental health support needs.
Participate in evaluation of program through collection and review of data. Work with staff to meet the shared goals and mission of the Student Support Services Department.
Deliver services consistent with guidelines for professional practice and code of ethics, and that they adhere to relevant laws, policies and lines of authority.
Interface with school personnel and parents to provide information and assistance pertaining to school counseling services.
Work with school counseling training programs to provide practicum and internship opportunities to graduate and undergraduate students who may become.
Other duties assigned
Position Type:
Full-Time
