Middle School Counselor - 200 Day

MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELOR - 200 DAY JOB STATUS: OPEN EFFECTIVE: 2026-27 POSTING NUMBER:  SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT:
Potomac Shores MS

LOCATION:

Dumfries,VA

POSITION TITLE:

MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELOR - 200 DAY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS:
An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position supports the academic success of all students by helping them develop self-awareness, facilitating their academic development, assisting them in developing positive relationships with others, aiding them in becoming self-directive, and guiding them in planning and preparing for post-secondary opportunities. This position aids in the development and management of a comprehensive school counseling program that is preventative in design and developmental in nature and is in alignment with national, state, and local standards and the individual school’s needs.

This position functions as a leader, advocate, collaborator and agent of systemic change in support of all students’ needs. This position helps ensure that effective strategies are employed to encourage the maximum development of academic, career and personal/social goals for all students. Job Description DAYS: 200 FULL TIME/PART TIME:
Part Time

School Counselor, Middle

Job Code: 000511

Job Title:

School Counselor, Middle FLSA Status:
Exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00012

Reports To:

Assigned Supervisor Calendar - Primary: L - 200 Inst

• We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.
• We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.
• We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student and employee every day.

This position supports the academic success of all students by helping them develop self-awareness, facilitating their academic development, assisting them in developing positive relationships with others, aiding them in becoming self-directive, and guiding them in planning and preparing for post-secondary opportunities. This position aids in the development and management of a comprehensive school counseling program that is preventative in design and developmental in nature and is in alignment with national, state, and local standards and the individual school’s needs.

This position functions as a leader, advocate, collaborator and agent of systemic change in support of all students’ needs. This position helps ensure that effective strategies are employed to encourage the maximum development of academic, career and personal/social goals for all students.

This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

• works collaboratively with all stakeholders in execution of division strategic plan, "Elevate 2030".
• establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others,
• communicate effectively,
• relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population,
• report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled,
• perform all other related work delegated or required to…