Job Posting Date: May 15, 2026
Application Closing Date: N/A
Hours: Full-Time, 12 month, Onsite
Start Date: August 1, 2026
Contract End Date: July 31, 2027
Join a School Where Counseling Is Central to Student Success
At Charlotte Lab School, school counselors are leaders in supporting student wellness, belonging, academic growth, and future readiness. Our counselors play an essential role in helping students feel known, supported, challenged, and connected.
We are building a talent pool of mission-aligned school counselors who are energized by whole-child education, collaborative problem-solving, restorative practices, and innovative student support systems.
This posting is designed for counselors interested in current or future opportunities across grade bands (K–12). Placement may vary based on school needs and candidate experience.
Why Join Lab?
At Lab, counseling is not treated as an isolated support role — it is deeply integrated into school culture, student success, family partnership, and instructional programming.
Our Counselors:
- Serve as trusted student advocates and relationship-builders
- Collaborate closely with teachers, school leaders, and families
- Help shape schoolwide wellness and student support systems
- Support advisory, social-emotional learning, and restorative practices
- Have opportunities to innovate and lead
- Work in a mission-driven, collaborative school environment
We are looking for counselors who are reflective, student-centered, adaptable, and excited to help build strong systems that support all learners.
About the Role
School Counselors at Charlotte Lab School support students’ academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and future-planning needs through individual support, collaboration, systems-building, and proactive programming.
Counselors may support one or more of the following areas depending on grade level and school needs:
- Social-emotional learning and wellness
- Advisory and student advocacy - planning, curriculum development, and facilitation
- Executive functioning and skill-building
- Student support and intervention planning
- Family partnership and communication
- Restorative practices and culture-building
- College and career readiness
- Student transitions and future planning
Key Responsibilities
Student Support & Wellness
- Build strong relationships with students and families
- Provide individual and small-group student support
- Collaborate with student support teams to identify and respond to student needs
- Support restorative, trauma-informed, and relationship-centered practices
- Help connect students and families with school and community resources
- Respond appropriately to student mental health and crisis situations
Collaboration & School Culture
- Partner with teachers, advisors, administrators, and support staff to help students thrive
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and student-centered school culture
- Support schoolwide wellness, belonging, and engagement initiatives
- Participate in collaborative problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts
Student Planning & Readiness
Depending on grade band, counselors may support:
Elementary School (K–5)
- Social-emotional skill development
- Early intervention and family partnership
- Student self-regulation and peer relationship support
- Transition support for students and families
Middle School (6–8)
- Identity development and executive functioning
- Peer relationships and conflict resolution
- Academic planning and goal-setting
- High school transition planning
- Introduction to college and career pathways and readiness activities
High School (9–12)
- Social-emotional skill development
- Student crisis management and resources
- Graduation planning and academic advising
- College and career readiness programming
- Postsecondary application support
- Career exploration, internships, and future planning
- Planning of college visits to Lab and trips for students to see colleges and universities
- Parent programming related to college planning and funding, career pathways, postsecondary options and opportunities
- Collaboration with partners, including internship hosts, community college programming, and online course providers
- Student scheduling, credit tracking, and college application management
Student Services & Compliance
Depending on assignment and experience, counselors may also:
- Support 504 coordination and implementation
- Collaborate with Exceptional Children and student support teams
- Monitor student progress and intervention plans
- Maintain appropriate student documentation and communication
- Conduct threat and safety assessments for students/families in crisis
Who We’re Looking For
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and whole-child education
- Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
- Flexibility, initiative, and reflective practice
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Passion for supporting diverse learners and student wellness
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- School counseling experience in K–12 educational settings or related youth-serving environments
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic school environment
- Commitment to Charlotte Lab School’s mission and student-centered philosophy
- School counseling licensure
Preferred Qualifications
We welcome candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Social-emotional learning and restorative practices
- Advisory systems or student advocacy programs
- College and career counseling
- 504 coordination or MTSS/student support systems
- Trauma-informed practices
- Exceptional Children, multilingual learner, or family support services
- College admissions or postsecondary planning systems
Candidates from both traditional and nontraditional educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation
Charlotte Lab School offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and education level using our Compensation Rubric. All salaries are determined pending verification of experience by our Finance/HR divisions and Board of Directors budget approval. Please note the following regarding use of the rubric:
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Assistant, instructional, dean and counselor salaries (Grades 1-4) are determined based on 1 year credit for 1 year of teaching and/or other relevant experience. Increased pay for advanced degrees (which may include specialized leadership programs or certifications) is indicated above and paid on the basis on completion of qualifying programs.
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Leadership salaries (Grades 5 and above) are determined based on 1 year credit for 1 year of leadership experience, and .5 year credit for each year of teaching experience. Advanced degrees are assumed, so not considered in this scale.
Charlotte Lab School offers competitive compensation based on experience and education, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision options
- PTO and school holidays
- 403(b) retirement plan access
- Professional learning and growth opportunities
- Priority consideration in student admissions for eligible employees
Application Process
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Applicants should submit:
Physical Requirements
The employee must have the ability to perform the following physical tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities:
- Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the instructional day
- Lift and carry classroom materials, instructional resources, and student work (up to 50 pounds) with or without accommodations
- Bend, kneel, and reach to access materials, work at student level, and assist students
- Climb stairs and navigate multiple levels of the building as required
- Use fine motor skills including writing, typing, and manipulating small objects
- Hear and respond to student needs, questions, and behavioral issues
- See clearly to monitor student work, write on boards, and read instructional materials
- Speak clearly and project voice to be heard in classroom and group settings without amplification
- Assist students with personal hygiene needs as appropriate (for primary grades)
- Respond quickly to student safety emergencies and assist students in evacuation procedures
- Transport students or materials as needed for instructional purposes
- Use hand-eye coordination for writing, computer work, and classroom activities
Charlotte Lab School is strongly committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourages candidates from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Charlotte Lab School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or any other protected status under state or federal law.
