School Counselor

School Counselor Job Details

Job : 5693376

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION TITLE: School Counselor

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold or be eligible for Virginia licensure as School Counselor PK-12

REPORTS TO: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 11-month/220days

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Registers students new to the school and orients them to school procedures and the school's varied opportunities for learning.
• Aids students in course selection.
• Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality.
• Works to resolve students' educational handicaps.
• Works to discover and develop special abilities of students.
• Works to prevent students from dropping out of school.
• Provides student information to colleges and potential employers according to provisions of the Board's policy on student records.
• Plans guidance field trips to schools, colleges, and industry for interested students.
• Makes recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships.
• Arranges for tutors and summer school work.
• Guides students in their participation in school and community activities.
• Obtains and disseminates occupational information to students and to classes studying occupations.
• Helps students evaluate career interests and choices.
• Organizes and conducts annual "Career Day."
• Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such problems as home and family relations, health and emotional adjustment.
• Confers with parents whenever necessary.
• Interprets the guidance program to the community.
• Provides in-service training in guidance for teachers and student teachers.
• Advises administrators and faculty on the matters of student discipline.
• Assists in the orientation of new faculty members.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or his/her designee.

OTHER

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Attend all meetings and training sessions as directed.
• Assist administrators with the distribution and interpretation of standardized tests scores for students and parents.
• Facilitate informational evening sessions for parents regarding financial aid, Advanced Placement coursework, and college night.
• Attend IEP and 504 meetings according to caseload.

SALARY RANGE: $56,298.12 - $83,188.47

Pittsylvania County Schools reserves the right to fill positions pursuant to School Board Policy GBN, Staff Hiring Procedures.

Position Type: Full-Time