What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at New Hanover County Schools?
COUNSELOR: Requires a Master's Degree and candidates must have or be eligible for a NC Teaching License in the area of School Counseling.
This is a regular 10-month contract with full benefits effective the 2026-27 school year.
*By Board Policy 7440, a teacher must remain in his or her school for three school years.
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Salary: NC Teacher Salary Scale plus local Board approved supplement. (See chart below)
Contact: John Kilpatrick, Principal: john.kilpatrick@nhcs.net
Base Supplement Schedule | Hard to Fill (HTF) Schedule
| Years of Experience | Monthly | Annual | Monthly | Annual |
| 0-4 | $700 | $7,000 | $900 | $9,000 |
| 5-9 | $750 | $7,500 | $950 | $9,500 |
| 10-14 | $850 | $8,500 | $1,050 | $10,500 |
| 15-19 | $900 | $9,000 | $1,100 | $11,000 |
| 20-24 | $950 | $9,500 | $1,150 | $11,500 |
| 25 | $1,000 | $10,000 | $1,200 | $12,000 |
Hard to Fill License Areas:
Special Education K12
Speech Language Pathology
School Psychologist
Secondary Math
Secondary Science
Health Science Education - RN/Non-RN/Biotechnology
Scientific Visualization and Game Art Design
Trade and Industrial Education - Construction/Carpentry/Drafting/Automotive Service
Trade and Industrial Education - Digital Media
Technology Engineering and Design Education
Information Technology