Elementary School Counselor - SY

Elementary School Counselor - 26/27 SY

Job : 5768641

Final date to receive applications: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 20, 2026

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking School Counselors to join our team for the  School Year. As a School Counselor, you will provide individual and group counseling services to address the needs and concerns of a diverse student population in support of their academic goals and social/emotional development.

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Essential Functions:

• Advises and counsels 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.
• Provides mediation services for student conflicts with the assistance of administration.
• Works in conjunction with teachers and other counselors and administration to prepare students for the transition from middle school to high school.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Consults with parents, teachers and administrators on specific matters (personal and/or educational).
• Assists in referrals, in collaboration with the building administrator(s), and the psychologist, for specialized services beyond those provided by the school.
• Works collaboratively with staff, families, and community resources to support the success of a diverse student population.
• Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with peers, school personnel, and the community to promote and support student learning.
• Models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions.
• Creates a supportive learning environment for all students that encourages social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
• Participates in curriculum development, faculty committees, and student activity sponsorship, as requested.
• Reports any pertinent information to the building administrators in case of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date.

Education and Experience:

Required

• A Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Successful completion of a state-approved Counselor Preparation Program
• Ability to obtain appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board

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.

Employment

Terms:

Employment may be offered as a 11-Month (220 Day) contract, at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually. Additional compensation awarded for credits earned toward additional degrees.

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible

Position Type: Contract

Salary: $64,615 to $115,201 Per Year

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• GRETCHEN STOTT , Assistant Principal
• WILDERNESS ELEMENTARY
• Email: gstott.va.us

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.