School Counselor at Wayne Community College in Morganton, NC

School Counselor locations/ Burke County, NC time type/ Full time posted on/ 5/8/26 time left to apply/ End Date: May 29, 2026 (17 days left to apply) job requisition id/ JR-115483 Agency/ Adult Correction Division/ COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title/ School Guidance Counselor (NS) Position Number/ 60060930 Salary Grade/ ED21 About Us The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters! Description of Work The purpose of this position is to support and assist all offenders as they develop skills in the areas of educational planning and career development. The intent of this position is to provide information, instruction, and skills that support the instructional program in core subjects for students in an adult prison setting age 22 and under. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary to be determined by qualifications within a range of $55,320 to $86,148. Salary Grade: Based on NCDPI Salary Schedule This is a full-time, permanent and continuing position (40 hours per week) with state benefits. This is a year-round position. Management preference for candidates who can show evidence of: Certification in multiple core subjects (e.g., math and science). Experience in maintaining accurate records including, but not limited to, social and emotional skills, summative and formative performance, assessment results, and anecdotal notes Experience conducting non-standardized education assessments according to accepted professional practices Experience collaborating with teachers and staff to integrate guidance and counseling into the curriculum. Experience in creating, maintaining, and providing oversight on the implementation of Section 504 plans Experience communicating effectively with stakeholders, both orally and in writing. Experience using technology productivity tools, software, and student information systems including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.). Demonstrate these skills, knowledge, abilities, and any management preferences on the application in education, duties, and work history. If you are looking for a rewarding career in education, consider applying for the School Counselor role at the Youth School at Foothills Correctional Institution. This position serves as a primary contact supporting student success by fostering academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth for students working toward a high school equivalency diploma. Because the role requires flexibility and commitment, candidates with strong counseling and instructional skills and a solid work ethic will be most successful. This position is located within the academic school at Foothills Correctional Institution, Morganton, NC (Burke County). Reporting to the School Principal, the School Counselor is a core member of the education team responsible for implementing and monitoring the school’s vision, mission, values, and goals. The counselor must be able to organize and deliver counseling, support, transition services, and related educational programs to groups of student offenders of all ages, creating a flexible program and learning environment that supports each student’s abilities and personal growth within a male close-custody correctional facility. The counselor will also perform any additional duties assigned by the principal. Job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Developing and maintaining a comprehensive and effective data-driven school counseling program with interventions based on NC state standards Providing individual and group counseling and classroom guidance addressing students’ personal, educational, and social challenges. Collaborating with teachers and other staff to integrate guidance and counseling activities in the school curriculum Helping interpret standardized test results, formative and summative assessment results, and other student data accurately and effectively. Aggregating, disaggregating, and interpreting standardized test results, formative and summative assessment results, and student data accurately and effectively Compensation for all certified educators working for NCDAC in school educator positions is based on the NC Department of Public Instruction’s Salary Schedule. This schedule is approved annually by the NC General Assembly and sets pay based on the educator's years of experience and education level. About the Department of Adult Correction (DAC) The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons, Correction Enterprises, the Division of Community Supervision, and the Division of Rehabilitation & Reentry. ABOUT Foothills Correctional Institution Foothills Correctional Institution is located in Morganton, NC (Burke County). Opened in 1994, Foothills Correctional Institution houses close-custody male offenders, primarily between 18 and 25 years of age, in 712 single cells. Offenders in close custody are housed at the main institution while the detached Minimum Custody Unit, located behind the main unit, houses adult minimum custody offenders; close custody is the highest security level a prison in North Carolina can have. The facility offers a wide variety of programs, including educational and vocational programs, as well as a variety of job assignments; Foothills Correctional is home to one of the prison system's four schools for younger offenders. Supplemental Contact Information North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about NCDAC, please visit us at our website. Application Process Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the night before closing date. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification. The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader). Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. The hiring process may take several weeks. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website athttps://www.naces.org/members. Degree/College Credit Verification Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Veterans’ and National Guard Preference Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application. ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. 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. The successful applicant must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role. Applicants must document that they possess all of the following within the application: Documented experience in providing resources and/or guidance supporting career planning and transition services to assist students in transitioning between settings as well as transitioning into society beyond the prison setting Documented experience in student scheduling and onboarding processes Documented experience in providing and supporting classroom instruction and group activities to develop academic, career readiness, transition, daily living, and social emotional skills Documented experience in monitoring student academic performance, behavior, and attendance and implement appropriate interventions based on individual student’s transition plans Documented experience in ensuring postsecondary resources are available to students The successful applicant must possess a master’s degree or above (from an appropriately accredited college) in school counseling (or a related field) and must hold a current State of North Carolina Professional Educator’s License (Class Code M, S, or D) with certification in the area of School Counselor or be eligible to obtain an Emergency or Provisional Certification or active licensure in the aforementioned certification area(s). Eligibility requirements for the Emergency Licenses are: Emergency One-Year License Eligibility: the candidate must (1) hold a bachelor's degree with 18 hours of coursework relevant to the requested licensure area (but has not completed a recognized educator preparation program) and (2) does not qualify for a Residency License This position is governed under Chapter 115c, Elementary and Secondary Education, and Chapter 126 of the NC State Human Resources Act. In addition to the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities, applicants must also demonstrate that the minimum education and experience requirements have been met. 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. Recruiter: Lisa Warren Byrd Email: recruiters@dac.nc.gov