School Counselor

School Counselor North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC) Foothills Correctional Institution•Morganton, North Carolina This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5703639

Application Deadline:

May 29, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description School Counselor locations/ Burke County, NC time type/ Full time posted on/ 5/8/26 time left to apply/

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May 29, 2026 (17 days left to apply) job requisition id/ JR-115483 Agency/ Adult Correction Division/ COO•OPS•Institutions Operations Job Classification Title/ School Guidance Counselor (NS) Position Number/ 60060930 Salary Grade/ ED21 About Us The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters! Description of Work The purpose of this position is to support and assist all offenders as they develop skills in the areas of educational planning and career development. The intent of this position is to provide information, instruction, and skills that support the instructional program in core subjects for students in an adult prison setting age 22 and under. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary to be determined by qualifications within a range of $55,320 to $86,148.

Salary Grade:

Based on NCDPI Salary Schedule This is a full-time, permanent and continuing position (40 hours per week) with state benefits. This is a year-round position. Management preference for candidates who can show evidence of: Certification in multiple core subjects (e.g., math and science). Experience in maintaining accurate records including, but not limited to, social and emotional skills, summative and formative performance, assessment results, and anecdotal notes Experience conducting non-standardized education assessments according to accepted professional practices Experience collaborating with teachers and staff to integrate guidance and counseling into the curriculum. Experience in creating, maintaining, and providing oversight on the implementation of Section 504 plans Experience communicating effectively with stakeholders, both orally and in writing. Experience using technology productivity tools, software, and student information systems including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.). Demonstrate these skills, knowledge, abilities, and any management preferences on the application in education, duties, and work history. If you are looking for a rewarding career in education, consider applying for the School Counselor role at the Youth School at Foothills Correctional Institution. This position serves as a primary contact supporting student success by fostering academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth for students working toward a high school equivalency diploma. Because the role requires flexibility and commitment, candidates with strong counseling and instructional skills and a solid work ethic will be most successful. This position is located within the academic school at Foothills Correctional Institution, Morganton, NC (Burke County). Reporting to the School Principal, the School Counselor is a core member of the education team responsible for implementing and monitoring the school's vision, mission, values, and goals. The counselor must be able to organize and deliver counseling, support, transition services, and related educational programs to groups of student offenders of all ages, creating a flexible program and learning environment that supports each student's abilities and personal growth within a male close-custody correctional facility. The counselor will also perform any additional duties assigned by the principal. Job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Developing and maintaining a comprehensive and effective data-driven school counseling program with interventions based on NC state standards Providing individual and group counseling and classroom guidance addressing students' personal, educational, and social challenges. Collaborating with teachers and other staff to integrate guidance and counseling activities in the school curriculum Helping interpret standardized test results, formative and summative assessment results, and other student data accurately and effectively. Aggregating, disaggregating, and interpreting standardized test results, formative and summative assessment results, and student data accurately and effectively Compensation for all certified educators working for NCDAC in school educator positions is based on the NC Department of Public Instruction's Salary Schedule. This schedule is approved annually by the NC General Assembly and sets pay based on the educator's years of experience and education level. About the Department of Adult Correction (DAC) The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons, Correction Enterprises, the Division of Community Supervision, and the Division of Rehabilitation & Reentry. ABOUT Foothills Correctional Institution Foothills Correctional Institution is located in Morganton, NC (Burke County). Opened in 1994, Foothills Correctional Institution houses close-custody male offenders, primarily between 18 and 25 years of age, in 712 single cells. Offenders in close custody are housed at the main institution while the detached Minimum Custody Unit, located behind the main unit, houses adult minimum custody offenders; close custody is the highest security level a prison in North Carolina can have. The facility offers a wide variety of programs, including educational and vocational programs, as well as a variety of job assignments; Foothills Correctional is home to one of the prison system's four schools for younger offenders. Supplemental