Middle School Counselor (2026-27 School Year)

Middle School Counselor (2026-27 School Year) The Magellan Charter School Raleigh, NC Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $75,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications School experience Bachelor's degree Working with students School Counseling Certification Master's degree in counseling Full Job Description Magellan Charter School Who We Are Academic Excellence. Experiential Learning. Inspiring Educators. Partnerships with Parents. Whole Child Development. Why Work at Magellan Charter School? Our Mission is to provide a challenging intellectual journey for highly motivated students in grades 3-8. We are continually seeking passionate and creative educators to join us in that Mission.

We offer:

Collaborative and innovative colleagues who are experts in their content Small class sizes and well resourced classrooms A school-wide focus on "whole child" education and social-emotional learning Extremely supportive and involved families Instructional flexibility to create engaging and personalized lessons Competitive salaries and benefits, including a 401K matching program,

State Health Plan, Dental and Life/AD&D Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, and Paid Parental Leave Available Position:

Middle School Counselor (full-time) The Middle School Counselor, under the direction of the administration, and in collaboration with the elementary school counselor and grade level teams, will create a comprehensive school counseling program that: utilizes leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to promote student learning and personal growth; plans and makes decisions based on student needs and learning outcomes; motivates students to become lifelong learners; establishes a positive rapport with every student served; promotes life skills needed to be successful leaders in our global community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Collaborating with the elementary school counselor to develop, implement and manage comprehensive school counseling programs. Working with students in individual, small group and classroom settings. Conducting monthly Tier 1 social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons in grades 6-8. Helping students plan for high school and beyond, including providing parents with important information regarding high school deadlines and course registration, and offering transition to high school groups with MCS alumni as facilitators. Consulting, facilitating, and maintaining communication with parents, teachers, administrators, and pertinent agencies/private providers on specific student matters. Leading implementation of school-wide social-emotional learning initiatives and positive school culture programs. Responding appropriately to student crises, conducting threat assessments as needed, and providing crisis intervention and follow-up support as needed. Maintaining accurate and confidential student records in accordance with school policies and legal requirements. Assisting with attendance monitoring and intervention planning for students with excessive absences or ongoing attendance concerns. Assisting the school's Section 504 Coordinator for middle school students; ensuring compliance with Section 504 regulations, timelines, documentation requirements, and procedural safeguards; scheduling, facilitating, and documenting annual 504 review meetings. Providing IEP-required services and other short-term counseling to address social and emotional concerns and appropriately referring students to mental health specialists. Coordinating and facilitating the 8th grade Advisory Student Leadership Team, the weekly character awards, and the student-led character education assemblies. Serving as the McKinney-Vento/Homeless liaison for the school and attending required regional meetings. Collaborating with other educators and administrators to ensure counseling programs meet school goals. Monitoring and recording student progress to ensure counseling programs are effective.

Qualifications and Skills:

Valid school counselor license; minimum of 3 years of school counseling experience; prior middle school experience preferred Strong knowledge of results-based school counseling programs Desire and ability to work with students at the middle school level with diverse backgrounds/abilities toward accomplishing their educational goals Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet varied deadlines and communicate effectively with students, parents, school administrators and other staff, including the ability to discuss topics which may be sensitive Thorough understanding of barriers to student learning and the use of counseling strategies to eliminate those barriers Knowledge of individual counseling, group counseling and classroom instruction that promotes academic achievement Strong interpersonal and communication skills Magellan applications for employment are located on our website: . Applications and resumes must be submitted no later May 29, 2026. They may be emailed to and . The Magellan Charter School does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, status, age, sexual orientation, or disability in any of its educational or employment programs or activities. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you located in the U.S.?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

school counselor license (Required)

Work Location:

In person