School Counselor Middle School 2026-27
Develops and manages a comprehensive school counseling program.
Discusses the comprehensive school counseling program with the school administrator develops and maintains a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program based on the NC Comprehensive School Counseling Standard Course of Study and current individual school data uses data to develop comprehensive programs that meet student needs.
Communicates the goals of the comprehensive school counseling program to education stakeholders i.e. administrators teachers students parents and communitybusiness leaders maintains current and appropriate resources for education stakeholders uses the majority of time providing direct services through the Guidance Curriculum Individual Student Planning and Preventive and Responsive Services and most remaining time in program management system support and accountability National standards recommend 80 of time in Guidance Curriculum Individual Student Planning and Preventive and Responsive Services and 20 of time in program management system support and accountability American School Counselor Association 2005.
Delivery of a comprehensive school counseling program.
Provides leadership and collaborates with other educators in the school-wide integration of the State Guidance Curriculum Standard Course of Study implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals incorporates into their programs the life skills that students need to be successful in the twenty-first century.
Assists all students individually or in groups with developing academic career and socialemotional skills goals and plans accurately and appropriately interprets and utilizes student data collaborates with parentsguardians and educators to assist students with educational career and life planning.
Provides individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs consults and collaborates effectively with parentsguardians teachers administrators and other educationalcommunity resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs implements an effective referral and follow-up process as needed accurately and appropriately uses assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services.
Provides appropriate information to school personnel related to the comprehensive school counseling program assists teachers parentsguardians and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data.
Participates in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
Uses available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program.
Adheres to laws policies procedures and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.
Accountability
Conducts a yearly program audit to review the extent of program implementation and effectiveness.
Collects and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis.
Measures results of the comprehensive school counseling program activities and shares results as appropriate with relevant stakeholders.
Monitors student academic performance behavior and attendance and facilitates appropriate interventions.
Coordinates andPerforms related duties as assigned.
Section 504 Coordination
Serve as the school&rsquos Section 504 Coordinator ensuring compliance with federal law and districtschool policies.
Manage the referral evaluation and eligibility determination process for students being considered for 504 plans.
Facilitate 504 meetings and collaborate with teachers parents and specialists to develop appropriate accommodations.
Ensure that accommodations are communicated clearly to staff and implemented consistently.
Maintain accurate documentation and records related to all 504 plans and compliance requirements.
Provide training and guidance to staff regarding 504 procedures and accommodations
Minimum education and experience
Master&rsquos Degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university
School counseling licensure NC licensure in school counseling Department of Public Instruction license for public education
PREFERRED
At least 1 year experience as a school counselor
IB MYP or DP background