Transition Counselor

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

TRANSITION COUNSELOR

WORKING TITLE

Transition Counselor-Homebound

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Counseling and Student Services

LOCATION

Crossroads II, Cary, NC

PAY GRADE

Guidance Counselor/Social Worker Scale

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is eligible for hybrid telework workweek

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides on-going professional learning and continual support to school communities to ensure equitable opportunities for students through strategic behavioral and academic success. Also supports the 504 team with 504 compliances.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge and skills relating to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) planning, Grad-Point, and student promotion requirements;
• Considerable knowledge of Homebound and 504 processes and procedures.;

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps;

• Working knowledge of electronic resources to support Homebound and 504;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to design and deliver professional learning;
• Ability to work with diverse populations of students and adults;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in School Counseling or School Social Work;
• Three years of experience in public education or related field.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License as a school counselor, school social worker, or school psychologist;
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated successful school-based experience that ensures equitable opportunities for students through strategic behavioral and academic success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff and staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force. The work frequently requires driving automotive equipment.

EFFECTIVE DATE:6/2024

DISCLAIMER:The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.