Middle School Counselor - SY

Middle School Counselor - 26/27 SY

Post Oak Middle School, Spotsylvania County School District, Spotsylvania, Virginia.

Job : 5787700

Final date to receive applications: Jul 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 20, 2026

Post Oak Middle School is seeking a School Counselor 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 and support their academic goals and social/emotional development.

• Advises and counsels students regarding academic, career and social/emotional concerns.
• Assesses individual, group, and program needs and plans appropriate use of time, materials, and resources.
• Uses assessment strategies and instruments to set short-term and long-term goals, monitors goal progress and supports student achievement.
• Evaluates student progress; provides prompt, specific evaluative feedback; maintains appropriate records.
• Provides mediation services for student conflicts with assistance of administration.
• Works with teachers, counselors, and administration to prepare students for transition from middle school to high school.
• Maintains confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Consults with parents, teachers and administrators on specific matters.
• Assists in referrals for specialized services beyond those provided by the school.
• Collaborates with staff, families, and community resources to support diverse student population.
• Works collegially with peers, school personnel, and community to promote student learning.
• Models professional, moral, and ethical standards and personal integrity.
• Creates a supportive learning environment encouraging social interaction, engagement, and self‑motivation.
• Participates in curriculum development, faculty committees, and student activities as requested.
• Reports any pertinent information to building administrators in case of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Maintains licensure at state and/or national level, and commits to professional growth.

• 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) required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.

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

Eligible.

• Scott Wilson, Principal
• POST OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Email: swilson.va.us

Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to non‑discrimination in the workplace.

Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.