Counselor Position Available In Wake, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Counselor position at 109 Ridge Street in Knightdale, NC involves collaborating with teachers to support student social-emotional learning skills, promoting student success, and responding to student needs by implementing a comprehensive counseling program. Requirements include a Master's degree in School Counseling, five years of counseling experience in a public-school setting, and a North Carolina professional educator's license. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with the Wake County Public School System social-emotional learning curriculums. Responsibilities include collaborating with school staff, connecting with families, supporting social-emotional learning in classrooms, and responding to crises as needed. The job involves using office equipment, effective communication, and occasional lifting. The effective date for this position is 4/2023.
Job Description
Counselor 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 109 Ridge Street, Knightdale, NC 27545
Overview:
POSITION PURPOSE
Works collaboratively with teachers to support student social-emotional learning skills. Promotes student success, provides preventive services, and responds to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES
(KSAs) Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local policies and procedures regarding counseling; Considerable knowledge of social-emotional learning best practices; Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Google Apps; Excellent organizational skills; Effective time management skills; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the public.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in School Counseling; Five years of counseling experience in a public-school environment.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina professional educator’s license with licensure in School Counseling; Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Familiarity with Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 social-emotional learning curriculums, programs, and practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborates with school staff to promote a positive school climate and build relationships. Connects with families to bridge home-school communication regarding attendance, outside resources, and other needs of the family. Collaborates with teachers to support social-emotional learning in the classroom. Works with students individually or in small groups on topics related to study skills, organization, work habits, etc. Responds to crises, as needed. Performs other related duties, as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL
ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. Must be able to communicate effectively. At times requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to ten pounds. The position requires driving an automobile. Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for sedentary work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to work in an office environment and come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community.
EFFECTIVE DATE
4/2023
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.
