Job Description
Job Description
Reports To: Campus LeaderWork Location: JH Knox Intermediate, Salisbury, NCFLSA Status: Exempt 10-month employee
Position Purpose
The School Counselor supports the academic, social-emotional, and personal growth of all students by providing direct counseling, proactive SEL support, and guidance programming aligned with Knox's mission: Engaged Today. Transforming Tomorrow.
As a member of the Wellness & Belonging Team, the Counselor helps ensure that every student feels known, supported, and prepared to navigate both challenges and opportunities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Reports To: Campus LeaderWork Location: JH Knox Intermediate, Salisbury, NCFLSA Status: Exempt 10-month employee
Position Purpose
The School Counselor supports the academic, social-emotional, and personal growth of all students by providing direct counseling, proactive SEL support, and guidance programming aligned with Knox's mission: Engaged Today. Transforming Tomorrow.
As a member of the Wellness & Belonging Team, the Counselor helps ensure that every student feels known, supported, and prepared to navigate both challenges and opportunities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide individual and small-group counseling to support student emotional health, relationships, and problem-solving.
- Partner with teachers to embed SEL lessons and restorative practices into daily instruction and Student Strong Start.
- Facilitate classroom lessons that promote belonging, resilience, and career awareness.
- Collaborate with the school administration and SEL-Wellness Coach to design and monitor Tier 1-2 supports for student well-being.
- Support families with resources, referrals, and consultation related to academic and emotional needs.
- Provide individual and small-group counseling to support student emotional health, relationships, and problem-solving.
- Maintain accurate records and confidentiality in compliance with district and state standards.
- Master's Degree in School Counseling.
- Valid North Carolina K-12 School Counselor License.
- Demonstrated success supporting middle grades students' academic and emotional growth.
- Master's Degree in School Counseling.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Model empathy, reflection, and proactive care in daily interactions.
- Participate in Adult Strong Start and contribute to a positive staff culture.
- Collaborate with the Wellness & Belonging Team to advance Knox's Core Commitments:
- Wellness & Belonging, Engagement, Relevance, and Rigor.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Leader or Campus Leader.
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