Thornburg Middle School Counseling Director - SY

Thornburg Middle School Counseling Director - 25/26 SY

Spotsylvania County School District THORNBURG MIDDLE - SPOTSYLVANIA, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Spotsylvania County Public Schools

Job : 5568182

Final date to receive applications: Apr 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

The School Counseling Director will serve in a leadership role, overseeing a team of School Counselors as they provide classroom lessons, individual and group counseling services to address the needs and concerns of a diverse student population in support of their academic, career, and social/emotional development. This role will work closely with Administrators and Teachers to foster a positive school culture to enhance student well-being.

• Motivates and supports school counselors to provide the highest quality of school counseling support to students and families
• Facilitates professional learning experiences that equip school counselors to provide targeted support for students based on their mental health needs
• Collaborates with Administrators to develop robust counseling programs, providing feedback for program improvements and follow-up assessment ensuring proper implementation and positive results
• Provides leadership and professional support for principals regarding best practices in maximizing school counseling services
• Supports School Counselors, including the act of serving as a School Counselor, to advise and counsel students regarding academic, career and social/emotional concerns
• Assesses individual, group, and program needs and plans for the appropriate use of time, materials, and resources for responsive measures
• Uses a variety of assessment strategies and instruments to make both short-term and long-term goals to prove student learning; monitors goal progress; supports student achievement of established goals
• Evaluates student progress; provides students with prompt specific evaluative feedback; maintains appropriate records

• A Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Successful completion of a state-approved Counselor Preparation Program
• Three (3) years of successful, full-time, school counseling experience in a public or other accredited education entity

Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare benefit plans, enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match, FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and employer paid Life Insurance.

To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools, please visit our website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Employment is offered as an 12-month (240 Day) contract, at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked daily. This position is evaluated annually.

Eligible

Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #We Are Spotsy team.

Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.

A workplace that values unique perspectives, fosters belonging, and ensures opportunities for all to thrive.

Position Type: Contract

Salary: $66,303 to $101,140 Per Year

Job Categories: Student Services >
School/Guidance Counselor

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Julie Hamlett , Principal
• THORNBURG MIDDLE
• Email: jhamlett.va.us