This is a 10 Month Position.

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is to promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career and personal/social development of all students.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.
• Skill in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams Meeting, as well as Google Drive.
• Ability to deal sensitively, confidentially, and tactfully with school personnel, families, and members of all socio-economic groups.
• Knowledge of standards on professional identity of school counseling, cultural diversity, human growth and development, and career development.
• Ability to exercise good judgement in appraising situations and making recommendations for actions to be taken.
• Ability to secure the cooperation of students/parents, obtain needed information, and provide needed services for them.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, public agencies, school officials and staff.
• Knowledge of NC Comprehensive School Counseling Guidelines.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Valid NC Teaching License as a School Counselor

In compliance with Federal Law, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
When applying, please make sure to include all prior experience in your application.
Please provide at least two references. One must be the current or most recent supervisor and the other a previous supervisor.