High School Counselor (2025-2026 School Year) Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

High School Counselor (2025-2026 School Year) Discovery Charter School

• 3.4 Bahama, NC Job Details Full-time $45,000
• $70,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Crisis intervention School experience Confidential information handling De-escalation techniques Mid-level High school diploma or GED Student advocacy Inclusion support School Counseling Certification Counseling Certification Social-emotional learning (SEL) programs Communication skills Full Job Description Discovery Charter School is a cutting-edge charter middle and high school just north of Durham, NC seeking qualified middle and high school teachers.

Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, school counselors promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students. The major functions of the school counselor job description incorporate the North Carolina State Board of Education’s guiding mission that every public school student will graduate from high school globally competitive for work and postsecondary education and prepared for life in the twenty-first century. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM

Discusses the comprehensive school counseling program with the school administrator. Develops and maintains a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program based on the NC Comprehensive School Counseling Standard Course of Study and current individual school data. Communicates the goals of the comprehensive school counseling program to education stakeholders (i.e., administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community/business leaders). Maintains current and appropriate resources for education stakeholders. Uses the majority of time providing direct services through the Guidance Curriculum, Individual Student Planning and Preventive and Responsive Services, and most remaining time in program management, system support, and accountability (National standards recommend 80% of time in Guidance Curriculum, Individual Student Planning and Preventive and Responsive Services and 20% of time in program management, system support, and accountability (American School Counselor Association, 2005). Uses data to develop comprehensive programs that meet student needs.

DELIVERY OF A COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM

Provides leadership and collaborates with other educators in the school-wide integration of the State Guidance Curriculum Standard Course of Study. Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals. Incorporates into their programs the life skills that students need to be successful in the twenty-first century. Assists all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals, and plans. Accurately and appropriately interprets and utilizes student data. Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational, career, and life planning. Provides individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs. Consults and collaborates effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs. Implements an effective referral and follow-up process as needed. Accurately and appropriately uses assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services.

SYSTEM SUPPORT

Provides appropriate information to school personnel related to the comprehensive school counseling program. Assists teachers, parents/guardians, and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data. Participates in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills. Uses available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program. Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Conducts a yearly program audit to review the extent of program implementation and effectiveness. Collects and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis. Measures results of the comprehensive school counseling program activities and shares results as appropriate with relevant stakeholders. Monitors student academic performance, behavior, and attendance and facilitates appropriate interventions. The right person for this position will be highly flexible, dedicated, energetic, able to work well both individually and in groups, have strong communication skills (written and verbal), have a passion for children, and be able to think creatively out-of-the-box.

• A license for school counseling is required
• Must be a strong communicator, organized, a team player, and strong collaborator
• Must be tech-savvy, a lifelong learner, and have a passion for working with high school students
• A minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred but not required Compensation is based on a candidate’s experience in accordance with the North Carolina educator pay scale plus an additional supplement.

For more information about Discovery, please check out our website and informational videos at www.

DiscoveryCharterDurham.org.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00

• $70,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person