School Guidance Counselor

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for a School Guidance Counselor at the North Carolina School for the Deaf.

 The School Guidance Counselor is responsible for promoting student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academics, career, and personal/social development for all students. The major function of the school counselor is to incorporate the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Guidance which includes helping students demonstrate a positive attitude towards self; gaining life planning skills that are consistent with their needs, interests, and abilities; developing responsible social skills and understanding of society; and planning activities and strategies that can be integrated across the curriculum.

This is an 11-month position and will follow the Academic Calendar

 The North Carolina School for the Deaf (NCSD), located in Morganton, North Carolina provides specialized instruction for the deaf and hard of hearing students ages 3 (three) to 22 (twenty-two). NCSD was founded in 1894 and serves the 46 westernmost counties in North Carolina.  As a part of the NC Department of Public Instruction's Education Services for the Deaf and Bind; the mission is to provide individualized comprehensive educational, vocational, and residential programs for the deaf and hard of hearing students leading to productive, independent, and successful lives.   The North Carolina School for the Deaf is one of two schools for the deaf in North Carolina that provides an appropriate environment in which a hearing-impaired child can develop to his/her maximum potential in all areas: academic, vocational, communication, social, emotional, and Independent Living skills. NCSD serves students Pre-K–12th grade. 

The school, operates within a regular academic year and a 4-week summer program. Sunday afternoon through Friday 5:00 P.M.; currently serving approximately 85 students on campus with support services and administration operating a full calendar year

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Proficient organizational, planning, and human relations skills
• Good knowledge of guidance counseling, career education methods, materials, procedures, and practices
• Knowledge of guidance and counseling practices to the needs of assigned students
• Develop cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and instructional staff
• Maintain accurate records and confidentiality
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality

 

 Master's Degree in School Counseling and/or must be licensed or eligible for provisional licensing by the NC Dept. of Public Instruction as a School Guidance Counselor.

 Preference will be given to applicants who are skilled in American Sign Language.

All certified educators working at the NC School for the Deaf are paid from the legislated salary schedule. This schedule is approved annually by the NC General Assembly and sets a minimum pay based on the educator's years of experience and education level.  NCSD also offers an 5.5% monthly supplement.

The Department of Public Instruction selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation, or political influence.       *Degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution.    *Pre-employment drug testing and criminal background checks are required for all positions at NC School for the Deaf.    *Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference for employment with State Government must attach the Form DD-214.   *The work experience section on the application must be completed ~~ resume in lieu of work experience will not be accepted.    Due to the volume of applications received, we cannot provide feedback as to the status of your application via telephone call.  To check the status of your application after submittal, please sign into your state application account online. It can take approximately 5-8 weeks to fill a position. If you do not receive a telephone call to schedule an interview, please feel free to apply for other jobs of interest and qualifications. We thank you for your interest in employment at NC School for the Deaf and wish you success in your job search.   

Please visit our school website at www.ncsd.net for more information on our history.

Any employment offer may be less than the maximum

Leslie Saine
HR Director
NCSD
828-544-6311
leslie.saine@ncsd.k12.nc.us

Salary : $46,200 - $76,128