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Buncombe County Schools

School Counselor

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 07/16/2026

Location: Asheville, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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What they do

An Academic or Guidance Counselor provides guidance to students in elementary, middle and high schools to help them succeed academically and socially. Works with school teachers and administrators to address problems that affect student performance, and identifies resources for students and families. Helps high school students to plan academic course work and advises on the college search and application process.

$69,399 / year median in North Carolina

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

School Counselor Buncombe County Schools West Buncombe Elementary School - Asheville, North Carolina This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5836629

Application Deadline:

Jul 26, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Yesterday Job Description

Percent Employed:

50% West Buncombe ES & 50% North Buncombe ES

Months of Employment:

Position Type:

Continuing

Level of Benefits:

Full benefits

Pay Range:

State Teacher Salary + [10.5% - 18% local supplement]

Position Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to provide services focusing on the developmental, preventive, and remedial needs of school populations. These services include counseling, consulting, and coordinating activities for educational, personal, social, and career development.

Minimum Degree Level:

Master's Degree (click here for more info about Master's pay)

Provisional Licensed Pathways:

If you are offered a position with BCS, our licensure specialist can share information on the School Counselor Provisional license.

Qualifications:

Enrollment in an accredited school counselor preparation program and completion of a minimum of 24 graduate semester hours of that program; or, Completion of a master's degree in addiction; career; clinical mental health; clinical rehabilitation; college counseling and student affairs; marriage, couple, and family counseling; or rehabilitation counseling from a regionally accredited college or university and enrollment in an accredited school counselor preparation program to complete additional master's level courses needed to add school counseling specialization. Both options require completion of remaining school counselor preparation program requirements within three years. Email our licensure specialist, shonda.haynes@bcsemail.org, if you have licensure questions. Email the School or Department for specific job questions.

Position Type:

Full-time