School Counselor

2026-27 Vacancy:
School Counselor, Riverheads High School

Augusta County Public Schools Riverheads High School - 19 Howardsville Road Staunton, VA 24401 - Staunton, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5908708
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

2026-27 Vacancy School Counselor  
-Riverheads High School

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Scales:

This position is a 210-day position.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs counseling duties for students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs administrative duties, as needed;
• Coordinates scholarship programs, as needed;
• Coordinates standardized testing programs, as needed;
• Coordinates orientation programs for new students;
• Assists all homebound students;
• Assists administrators with master scheduling, student course registration, course changes, etc.;
• Coordinates various special programs throughout the school year as assigned;
• Performs general guidance counselor duties/responsibilities for assigned student caseload;
• Performs the following Instructional Functions:
  Creates an atmosphere of mutual respect and caring to foster a positive climate for learning and personal growth;
  Plans and organizes programs for orientation, testing, career awareness, and records maintenance;
  Sets standards for student behavior and follows through consistently;
  Conducts classroom guidance activities, teaches to an objective, and relates the objective to student experiences;
  Uses appropriate counseling strategies;
  Encourages active participation from students, parents, teachers, and community personnel;
  
  Monitors and assesses student learning and personal growth;
• Uses counseling techniques to advance student learning and self-awareness in individual and/or group academic counseling sessions;
• Provides consultation to staff, parents, and community agency personnel in order to foster student learning;
• Assists students and parents to plan a program of studies which is consistent with students’ individual abilities, interests, and career goals;
• Assists students to understand their abilities, interests, and special aptitudes;
• Organizes and interprets the results of the school’s testing program;
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Performs the following Professional Functions:
  Coordinates the maintenance of student records as required by law, system policy, and administrative regulations; and serves as a resource to other school personnel in the use and interpretation of records;
  Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules and administrative regulations;
  Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education and guidance - related purposes within contractual commitments;
  Attends and participates in faculty and department meetings;
  Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assists in the selection of guidance and career equipment and materials;
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all students;
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relations with others;
• Performs related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school/system policies and practices;

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Meet state certification guidelines for guidance counseling.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:
Duties performed typically in school settings. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting, up to 40 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required. Daily contact…