School Counselor – Alternative Program

Overview

School Counselor – Alternative Program (26-27)

Recruitment began on February 11, 2026 and the job listing Expires on March 14, 2026.
Job : 5518587.
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled.
Posted: Jan 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC).
Starting Date: Jul 20, 2026.

Position Type: Full-Time

Position/Department: School Counselor, Alternative Program

• Belief in and respect for the dignity and worth of each individual.
• A commitment to putting children first.

• Provides individual and group counseling to address academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment by providing individual and group counseling.
• Serves as a liaison between the school system and other agencies in coordination of student support services.
• Consults and collaborates with teachers, school psychologists, social workers, administrators, families, and community resources to develop student success.
• Collaborates with teachers and administrators to implement Multi-tiered Systems of Support.
• Registers and schedules students new to the programs and assists in orientations to program procedures and the school’s varied opportunities for learning.
• Aids students in course and subject selection.
• Monitors 504 plans and participates in IEP meetings.
• Assists with crisis intervention and provides trauma-informed support.
• Guides students through academic planning, graduation tracking, dual enrollment, and post-secondary preparation.
• Works closely with high school Assistant Principals of Instruction to monitor transcripts, graduation requirements, and ensure students remain on task.
• Serves as Online Educational Coordinator for Virtual SC and Edmentum courses—enrolling students, monitoring progress, and supporting success.
• Maintains clear, consistent communication system to collect and disseminate critical student information to appropriate staff and stakeholders.
• Works with students who experience academic difficulties.
• Works to prevent students from dropping out of school.
• Plans guidance field trips to schools, colleges, and industry for interested students.
• Makes recommendations for summer programs.
• Arranges for tutors and summer school work.
• Obtains and disseminates occupational information to students and to classes studying occupations.
• Confers with parents whenever necessary.
• Promotes the guidance program to the community.
• Provides in-service training in guidance for teachers and student teachers.
• Assists with testing in needed areas.
• Develops and coordinates scheduling for the school year.
• Participates in assigned school duties.
• Provides classroom guidance activities.
• Works collaboratively with the high school counselors to plan IGPs.
• Responds to crisis situations when appropriate, i.e. emotional, physical and health.
• Attends and participates in local, county and state networking programs for educational purposes.
• Provides new school year orientation for students and parents.
• Participates in IEP, SWAT and grade team meetings.

Terms of Employment: 200-Day Contract. Salary paid from the FMSD Teacher Salary Schedule based on SC Teaching Certificate regarding degree level and years of experience.

Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of professional staff.

Job Categories: Student Services >
School/Guidance Counselor

Posted information reflects current listing details. Treat as candidate-facing content. Expires date indicates planned closing for applications.