General Posting School Counselor

Certified - Position - School Counselor

Job Number 3700261576

Start Date

Open Date 10 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date 06 / 30 / 2026

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This posting is for the purpose of creating a pool of qualified applicants for school counselor positions for the 2026-2027 school year. Must be eligible for; or currently possess an active Pupil Personnel Services (School Counselor PreK-12) license, or a Teaching License with a School Counselor endorsement to apply for this position.

Under the direction of the building principal plans and provides for appropriate services for students. Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of all students. Monitor and evaluate student outcomes. Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and community. Develop, select, and modify guidance lessons and materials to meet the needs of all students. Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of counseling theories and skills, group dynamics, and small group processes; extensive knowledge of K-12 child and multicultural development; demonstrates working knowledge of the ASCA Model; knowledge of K-12 instructional programs; knowledge of Virginia Standards of Learning; working knowledge of the juvenile justice system and laws that apply to juveniles; thorough knowledge of local, state and federal standards; demonstrates considerable knowledge of FERPA, IDEA, McKinney-Vento Act, ESL and laws concerning student rights and confidentiality, as well as, other state and federal mandates; working knowledge of student database systems; thorough knowledge of standardized testing and procedures and interpretation of scores; working knowledge of gifted and special education programs; knowledge of promotion and retention requirements; excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills; ability to work with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required : Master's Degree from an approved school counselor education program or endorsement in school counseling with Virginia certification in school counseling.

HOW TO APPLY

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Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

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Salary Range : From / To

Base salary : $55,687

Instructional Experience-Based Step Pay Scale

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick / personal reasons leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.

Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience.

Start Date 2026-2027 School Yr

Endorsements Elementary and Secondary Counselor, Elementary and Secondary Counselor, Elementary School Counselor, Middle School Counselor, School Counselor PreK-12, Secondary School Counselor