School Guidance Counselor

Salary : $46,200.00 - $76,128.00 AnnuallyLocation : Burke County, NCJob Type : Permanent Full-TimeJob Number : 25-00277Department : Dept of Public InstructionDivision : Visually & Hearing Impaired SchoolsOpening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025Closing Date : ContinuousJob Class Title : School Guidance CounselorPosition Number : 60038963Salary Grade : ED21Description of WorkThe 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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Communicate effectively both orally and in writingProficient organizational, planning, and human relations skillsGood knowledge of guidance counseling, career education methods, materials, procedures, and practicesKnowledge of guidance and counseling practices to the needs of assigned studentsDevelop cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and instructional staffMaintain accurate records and confidentialityDisplays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentialityMinimum Education and Experience RequirementsMaster'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. Supplemental and Contact InformationThe 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 maximumLeslie SaineHR DirectorNCSD828-544-6311leslie.saine@ncsd.k12.nc.usNOTE : For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments : There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.For permanent and time-limited appointments : Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work / week for participation.01 Rate your level of expertise in communicating using American Sign Language None Beginner Intermediate Conversational only Advances 02 Please select your highest level of education. PhD or EdD Completed Law Degree Completed Master's Degree Completed Bachelor's Degree Completed Associate's Degree Completed High School Graduate / GED 03 Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Have you provided such information within the body of the application? (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following : Education - including high school, Work Experience - each position should be listed separately, Certificates & Licenses, Skills). Yes No 04 How did you hear about this opportunity? OSHR Website Professional Association Website Professional Association Professional Journal LinkedIn Employment Security Commission La Noticia Friend / Colleague TV / Radio College / University Recruitment Fair / Presentation College / University Website Other Required Question

Salary : $46,200 - $76,128