School Guidance Counselor

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Governor Morehead School (GMS) is the flagship school in North Carolina that serves the special needs of visually impaired students in a unique residential setting.Apart from its flagship status as the only residential school in the state for visually impaired students GMS is renowned for its excellent program in Orientation and Mobility as well as its Braille Music program.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The School Guidance Counselor will provide:

Individual and Group Counseling

• Support school mental health professionals in students SEL growth and development through group and individual counseling and unique and targeted programing.
• Get to know students and their unique needs to offer specialized solutions.
• Oversee and fulfill a guidance program designed to allow students to voice concerns without fear of punishment or judgment.
• In coordination with school psychologist and school administrators teach small and large groups by actively engaging students to identify needs and support the learning process
• Conduct and facilitate restorative social/emotional activities and support school-wide implementation of these practices.
• Facilitate changes and modifications to student schedules to meet academic ECC and post-secondary goals and new enrollments. Lead Individual and Group Counseling

Counsel Students in Post-Secondary Options and Coordinate Transition Plans

• In coordination with case managers develop and manage transition goals and oversee the implementation of transition plans to assist students with educational career and life planning.
• Coordinate transition services that align with transition plans and postsecondary goals.
• Identify areas of program growth in the area of supporting postsecondary transitions and plan/ facilitate professional development opportunities for all staff.
• Coordinate with parents families and community agencies to align needs and services offered to students through state and local resources.
• Support students in the process of application registration and fiscal responsibilities of post-secondary placements.
• Help students develop a plan for their academic career that corresponds with their skills and interests. Responsible for Student Coordinated Placement and Implementation of Academic Programs and IEPs.

In addition to the School Guidance Counselor will:

• Provide support to GMS staff for assorted tasks related to student programing and transportation.
• Participate in planning committees and professional learning team.
• Coordinator and assist with the administration of standardized testing.
• Other duties as assigned by the School Principal.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

This position is subject to NC G.S. 115-C and salary is dependent upon the education and experience of the selected candidate*

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Offering a $7500 sign on bonus contingent upon availability of funds for Skilled Highly Qualified teachers. Skilled Highly Qualified is defined as having obtained a NC DPI Certified Teaching license with VI(Visually Impaired) endorsement(s) (or eligible to be licensed) and as is applicable to the student population/classroom served.

The Governor Morehead School for the Blind (GMS) provides residential and day educational programs to blind and/or visually impaired students ages five to 22 years. Governor Morehead School strives to offer specialized educational opportunities community outreach and an immersive environment for North Carolina students with visual impairments and additional disabilities. Through unique and expert instruction GMS creates a dynamic and inclusive environment for students to reach their highest potential in developing knowledge skills confidence and values that will support them as independent life-long learners to contribute to our global society.

GMS: Nurture Innovate Challenge Empower
GMS serves students across the state of North Carolina through K-12 enrollment outreach short-term events and summer school programs. The campus is in Raleigh NC.

We are actively recruiting for a School Guidance Counselor. The School Guidance Counselor is primarily responsible to the Principal of Governor Morehead School for the Blind for providing full school counseling program for K-12 setting at GMS including group counseling individual counseling educational placement in school and after graduation testing program group guidance/referral as needed participation in IEPs and team meetings as needed and coordination with parents and community agencies and to help the students develop to their fullest addition this position is to serve the schools testing coordinator focused on assessing student who are blind and visually impaired through best practices and state mandates. This is a 12-month position.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

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