POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

TRANSITION COUNSELOR

WORKING TITLE

Transition Counselor-Alternative Education

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Alternative Education

LOCATION

Crossroads II, Cary, NC

PAY GRADE

Guidance Counselor/Social Worker Scale

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Yes

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

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

POSITION PURPOSE:

Facilitates seamless transitions for students entering and exiting alternative learning programs due to disciplinary reassignment. By integrating restorative practices and social-emotional learning (SEL), this role builds collaborative partnerships between students, families, and school communities to foster belonging and ensure equitable access to educational success.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge and skills relating to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS);

• Considerable knowledge of Infinite Campus and data management;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps;
• Ability to design and deliver professional learning;
• Ability to work with diverse populations of students and adults;

• 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 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:

1. Monitors and designs processes while supporting school staff with building social and emotional needs of students and families transitioning to an ALP for disciplinary reassignment.
2. Implements restorative justice frameworks to facilitate re-entry circles and mediation between students and their base schools supporting smooth transitions.
3. Works collaboratively with district Coordinating Teacher that supports Alternative Learning Center (ALC) Teachers to promote positive student behavior.
4. Synthesizes complex behavioral data of all students assigned to an ALP into actionable reports for Wake County Public School (WCPSS) leadership.
5. Collaborates with community partners and tracks the academic and behavioral data of students served through the various Memorandum of Agreements (MOA) programs, Community in Schools, Foster Grandparents Collaborative, and Y-Learning.
6. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

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, 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:  2/2026

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.