School Counselor

MGSD is looking for a leader who is licensed and experienced in school counseling. Under general supervision, school counselors provide preventative services that are responsive to student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program to address the academic, interpersonal, social and career development goals for all students. The school counselor works directly with students, families and educators to ensure student success. This includes working with families and the community to build awareness around mental health, create access to counseling services, develop systems of support at the school level and address barriers for students and families seeking assistance. The major functions of the school counselor role include aspects of the ASCA Model and the North Carolina State Board of Education’s mission to ensure that every student will graduate from high school globally competitive for work and postsecondary education and prepared for life in the 21st century.