School Counselor @ NCCIW

School Counselor @ NCCIW North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC) North Carolina Correctional Institute for Women (NCCIW)

• Raleigh, North Carolina This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5719953

Application Deadline:

Jun 08, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description School Counselor locations/ Wake County, NC time type/ Full time posted on/ May 18, 2026 time left to apply/

End Date:

June 8, 2026 (20 days left to apply) job requisition id/ JR-114212 Agency/ Adult Correction Division/ COO

• OPS•Institutions Operations Job Classification Title/ School Guidance Counselor (NS) Position Number/ 60077140 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 If you are looking for a rewarding career in education, consider applying for the School Counselor role at the Youth School at NC Correctional Institution for Women. 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 NC Correctional Institution for Women, Raleigh, NC (Wake 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 female 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 Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary to be determined by qualifications and years of experience 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. The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• 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.

). The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health Insurance options Retirement Plans NCFlex Supplemental Benefits Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave Paid Parental Leave Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

ABOUT NC

Correctional Institution for Women Located in Raleigh, NC (Wake County), the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women is the state's primary correctional facility for women. It houses the largest offender population in the state and serves as the support facility for the state's other female prisons. The campus-style facility sits on 30 acres of a 190-acre tract of state land and houses up to 1,700 offenders of all custody (minimum/ medium/ close) levels. In addition to providing the primary medical, mental, and alcohol and chemical dependency treatment for female offenders, NCCIW offers a wide variety of programs, including educational and vocational programs, as well as a variety of job assignments; this facility is home to one of the prison system's four schools for younger offenders. Application Process NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application.

Applications must include:

Complete education history (including high school) Full work experience details Certificates and licenses, if applicable Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen. If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered. Education Equivalency Verification The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. Veterans' and National Guard Preference Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application. PREA Requirement The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of

Adult Correction:

PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. The successful applicant must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role. Applicants must document that they possess all of the following within the application: Documented experience in providing resources and/or guidance supporting career planning and transition services to assist students in transitioning between settings as well as transitioning into society beyond the prison setting Documented experience in student scheduling and onboarding processes Documented experience in providing and supporting classroom instruction and group activities to develop academic, career readiness, transition, daily living, and social emotional skills Documented experience in monitoring student academic performance, behavior, and attendance and implement appropriate interventions based on individual student's transition plans Documented experience in ensuring postsecondary resources are available to students The successful applicant must possess a master's degree or above (from an appropriately accredited college) in school counseling (or a related field) and must hold a current State of North Carolina Professional Educator's License (Class Code M, S, or D) with certification in the area of School Counselor or be eligible to obtain an Emergency or Provisional Certification or active licensure in the aforementioned certification area(s). Eligibility requirements for the Emergency Licenses are:

Emergency One-Year License Eligibility:

the candidate must (1) hold a bachelor's degree with 18 hours of coursework relevant to the requested licensure area (but has not completed a recognized educator preparation program) and (2) does not qualify for a Residency License This position is governed under Chapter 115c, Elementary and Secondary Education, and Chapter 126 of the NC State Human Resources Act. In addition to the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities, applicants must also demonstrate that the minimum education and experience requirements have been met. EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Lisa Warren Byrd

Email:

recruiters@dac.nc.gov

Position Type:

Full-time