Guidance Counselor

Guidance Counselor

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Lexington County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

GC2026

Agency

Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School

Opening Date

09/21/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 12:59 AM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Apply on-line www.careers.sc.gov

Residency Requirement

No

Class Code:

UB06

Position Number:

GC2026

Normal Work Schedule:

Other

Pay Grade

Unclassified

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Normal Work Schedule (Other):

Main schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM with some work time after hours and weekends depending on need.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities

Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School is seeking a compassionate, student-centered Guidance Counselor to join our team. The Guidance Counselor will provide comprehensive counseling and support services to students while helping them develop the academic, career, social-emotional, and life skills necessary for success.

The ideal candidate will build positive relationships with students, families, faculty, and community partners and will be committed to supporting students who may benefit from a structured, supportive educational environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services to students.
• Assist students with academic planning, goal setting, career exploration, and post-secondary planning.
• Conduct student assessments and help identify academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Develop and monitor individualized student support plans as appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention and make referrals to appropriate school and community resources.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and other student-support professionals.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records and counseling documentation.
• Assist students in developing effective communication, decision-making, conflict-resolution, and life skills.
• Support students in preparing for employment, continuing education, vocational training, and other post-graduation opportunities.
• Coordinate with community agencies and service providers when additional student support is needed.
• Participate in student conferences, staff meetings, professional development, and school activities.
• Promote a safe, respectful, inclusive, and supportive school environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by school administration.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Qualifications

• Master's degree in School Counseling, Counseling, Education, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Appropriate South Carolina certification/licensure for school counseling, or eligibility to obtain required credentials.
• Experience working with adolescents and/or students in a school or youth-serving setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish trusting relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Knowledge of academic, career, social-emotional, and post-secondary counseling practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to maintaining student confidentiality and following all applicable policies and regulations.

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Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with students who face academic, behavioral, social, or other barriers to educational success.
• Experience with career development, workforce readiness, or post-secondary transition planning.
• Experience providing individual and group counseling.
• Familiarity with community resources and youth-serving agencies.

Additional Comments

Why Join Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School?

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. The Guidance Counselor will play an important role in helping students identify their strengths, overcome barriers, establish goals, and prepare for successful futures.

Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School is committed to providing students with opportunities for personal growth, education, career development, and lifelong success.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

Are you retired from the US Army?

• Yes
• No

02

If answer to Question 1 is yes, please indicate the number of years you served in the US Army.

• Less than 5 years
• 5 to 10 years
• 10 to 20 years
• More than 20 years

03

Did you receive an honorable discharge?

• Yes
• No

04

What is the highest rank you achieved while in the US Army?

05

Are you certified through United States Army Cadet Command (USACC), Junior ROTC Directorate?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School Address 3300 West Campus Road

West Columbia, South Carolina, 29170

Phone 803-896-6480

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.