General School Counselor

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. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community. Develops, selects, and modifies guidance lessons and materials to meet the needs of all students.

Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.

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.

Required:

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

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Position:
Full Time

Start Date:

School Year

Salary:
Base salary $55,687. Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience.

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