School Counselor – Middle School

School Counselor – Middle School

Roanoke City School District 2026-27 Applicant Pool - Roanoke, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5448641

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Dec 17, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the building principal, plans and provides for appropriate services for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of all students. Develops, selects, and modifies counseling lessons and materials to meet the needs of all students. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities. Provides leadership, advocacy, collaboration, and consultation with all school stakeholders.

Addresses student needs through prevention and intervention programs.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude other duties if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provides services to students in the areas of academic, personal/social, and career development.
• Counsels students individually and in small groups.
• Conducts classroom counseling activities.
• Exposes students to career exploration and interest inventories.
• Reviews school data frequently to ensure that the school counseling program is meeting the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students.
• Prepares reports, records, lists, and all other required information and data.
• Encourages teacher/parent communication and community involvement.
• Assists students in conflict resolution/peer mediation.
• Manages crises.
• Assists in the identification of students with special needs.
• Refers students to intervention/remediation programs, as well as academic and alternative programs to ensure academic success and personal well‑being.
• Interprets student records.
• Refers students to appropriate school personnel and community agencies.
• Participates in SST, Child Study, 504 meetings, and RTI meetings.
• Participates in parent/teacher conferences.
• Serves as a resource for school personnel and parents.
• Maintains a variety of files/records and a departmental library of supplementary and reference materials.
• Follows required procedures and practices.
• Submits monthly time and task reports electronically, including accountability reports as requested.
• Attends division-wide counselor meetings.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Serves all students but is specifically responsible for students in counselor caseload.
• Conducts individual student academic program planning.
• Initiates 5‑year plans with rising 9th graders; discusses graduation requirements, diploma plans, verified credits, scholarships, and financial aid.
• Informs students of all post‑secondary options.
• Prepares for and informs students about standardized testing (PSAT).
• Informs students about the importance of extracurricular activities.
• Keeps the school‑based counseling department coordinator informed of any problems encountered.
• Participates in department’s school counseling activities.
• Participates in counselor‑related school/division activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of counseling theories and skills, group dynamics, and small group processes; extensive knowledge of K‑12 child and multi‑cultural development; demonstrates working knowledge of the ASCA Model; knowledge of K‑12 instructional programs; knowledge of Virginia Standards of Learning;…