School Counselor

State of North Carolina

School Counselor

SALARY Depends on Qualifications

LOCATION

Richmond County, NC

JOB TYPE

Permanent Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

25-02378 EDU 60065680

DEPARTMENT

Adult Correction

DIVISION

Operations

OPENING DATE

03/10/2025

CLOSING DATE

3/24/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

JOB CLASS TITLE

School Counselor

POSITION NUMBER

60065680

SECTION

RCI / Institutions DAC

SALARY GRADE

Depend on Qualifications

Description of Work

If you are looking for a rewarding career in education, please consider serving as a School Counselor in our Youth School at Richmond Correctional Institution. This position will be a main point of contact providing support aimed at fostering student success through growth in academic, behavioral, and social emotional skill areas for students in pursuit of attaining a high school equivalency diploma. Because this work requires flexibility and investment, candidates with top counseling and instructional skills as well as a strong work ethic will find greatest success and opportunity.

This position is located within the academic school at Richmond Correctional Institution, Hoffman, NC (Richmond County).

Reporting to the School Principal, the School Counselor will serve as a core member of the education team in fulfilling and monitoring the school’s vision, mission, core values, and goals, and should be competent at organizing and delivering counseling, support, transition, and associated education curricula to groups of student offenders of all ages in effective ways to create a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with the ability of each student offender housed in a medium custody male correctional facility as well as completing or performing any additional duties as assigned by the principal.

The purpose of this position is to support and assist all offenders as they develop skills in the areas of educational planning, and career and vocational development. The intent of this position is to provide information, instruction, and skills that support the instructional program in core subject areas for offenders aged 18 to 22.

Job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Proactively designs and implements a data-driven counseling program providing activities, resources, and growth opportunities to meet the needs of student inmates in various custody levels
• Provides individual and group counseling, and classroom guidance for student offenders concerning personal, educational, or social challenges
• Serves as a consultant for education staff in areas including, but not limited to, career education, transition support, classroom climate, learning preferences, etc.
• Assists in interpreting results from standardized tests, formative and summative assessment results, and other student data accurately and effectively

This is a full-time, permanent and continuing position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. This is a year-round position.

As of January 1, 2025, there are new Salary increase adjustments to the State’s pay plan which were approved by the State Human Resources Commission. Effective January 1, 2025. The new salary range (s) will be Depend on Qualifications.

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 RCI –

Located on a 175-acre tract in Hoffman, NC, near Rockingham (Richmond County), Richmond Correctional Institution houses up to 833 male offenders, primarily between 18 and 25 years of age, in medium and minimum custody. The prison provides vocational classes in brick masonry, electric service, industrial maintenance, upholstery and cooking. Offenders may also attend school, with instruction provided by DAC teachers and Richmond Community College instructors; instruction focuses on adult education and preparation for high school equivalency tests well as life skills and transition services. Richmond Correctional Institution is home to one of the prison system's four schools for young adult offenders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate all knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position. To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Documented experience in aggregating, disaggregating, and interpreting standardized test results, formative and summative assessment results, and student data accurately and effectively
• Documented experience of counseling techniques for individual and group counseling
• Documented experience in providing resources and/or guidance supporting career planning, career information, and transition materials/ services to assist students in transitioning between settings as well as transitioning into society beyond educational settings
• Documented experience in managing classroom behavior and maintaining an orderly classroom through the use of behavioral management techniques.

Management Preferences:

Preference will be given to a candidate who shows evidence of:

• Certification in multiple core content/subject areas (such as 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 in utilizing a variety of instructional methods that align with best practices as well as with student needs
• Experience in conducting non-standardized education assessments according to accepted professional practices
• Experience in working collaboratively with teachers and other staff to integrate guidance and counseling activities in the school curriculum
• Experience in communicating effectively with all pertinent stakeholders, in both oral and written formats
• Experience in the use of technology-based productivity applications and software programs including, but not limited to, applications within the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as any management preferences, should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, and in the answers to supplemental questions.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guidefor details.

The successful applicant must possess a master’s degree or above in school counseling, with or eligible to receive a license at of one of the following levels: M, S, D.

The successful applicant must possess a current (non-expired) State of North Carolina Professional Educator’s License (Class Code A, M, S, or D) with certification in the area of School Counselor or be eligible to obtain an Emergency or Residency teaching license or Provisional licensure in the aforementioned certification area(s). Eligibility requirements for the Emergency and Residency 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

Residency License Eligibility: the candidate must

(1) hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university;

(2) have completed 24 hours of coursework relevant to the requested area of licensure OR passed the content area examination relevant to the requested licensure area that has been approved by the State Board of Education;

(3) be enrolled in a recognized Educator Preparation Program (EPP).

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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Come Join Us To Make A Difference!
Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive HealthServices, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation &Reentry.

The Division of Education Services provides a wide range of services to offenders in every state-run facility. Services include basic education, high school equivalency preparation, life skills, career, vocational, and postsecondary degree programs. Education Services focuses on programs of study that provide a certification or degree of some sort, preferably with state or national certification.

Education Services has established partnerships with more than two-thirds of the state’s community colleges, as well as with many post-secondary institutions including the University of North Carolina system as well as some private colleges. Funding for education in prisons is provided through varied sources, including non-profit foundation grants, donations from individuals, Federal Second Chance Pell grants, and the General Assembly.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
• 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 (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help- Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Monica Malone monica.malone@dac.nc.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,442.00 - $70,774.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,442 - $70,774