What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor position at Currituck County High School?
School Counselor
Location: Currituck County High School
Reports To: Principal and/or Director of Student Services
Job Type: Full-Time, 12 Month
Start Date: May 1, 2025
Job Description:
Currituck County Schools is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Counselor who demonstrates leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to support student success. The ideal candidate will provide proactive services and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program. This program will focus on fostering academic, career, and personal/social development, ensuring that all students have the support they need to thrive.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement programs to support student well-being and mental health.
- Provide individual and group counseling to students to address academic, career, and personal/social development.
- Assist students in course selection, college planning, and career exploration.
- Identify barriers to learning, including crisis intervention when needed.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to support student success.
- Consult and collaborate with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified needs.
- Monitor student academic performance, behavior, and attendance and facilitate appropriate interventions.
- Facilitate referrals to outside support when necessary.
- Implement an effective referral process and follow up.
- Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
- Maintain accurate records and adhere to ethical and legal counseling standards.
- Collect and analyze data to guide program decisions.
- Share results of comprehensive school counseling data with relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in School Counseling or a related field.
- North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in School Counseling.
- Experience working with high school students is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and families.
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
Currituck County Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
