Coordinator of School Counseling and Student Supports

Williamsburg James City School District CAREER READINESS - Williamsburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Coordinator of School Counseling and Student Supports Williamsburg James City School District CAREER READINESS - Williamsburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps Job Details
Job : 5734254
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing direct support to schools to ensure the implementation of an effective comprehensive school counseling program; coordinating workshops and staff development activities related to student support programs and providing leadership for professional growth opportunities for school counselors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with PK-12 school counselors to implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with state and national standards.
• Assists school counselors with using various data to plan a comprehensive school counseling program
• Assists the Director of School Counseling and College & Career Readiness in developing and coaching new school counselors.
• Assists the Director of School Counseling and College & Career Readiness in leading and implementing professional learning opportunities for all school counselors
• Work directly with Virginia Peninsula Community College and designated WJCC school and central office staff to support the development and implementation of dual enrollment programming for students
• Assists with the planning and delivery of parent workshops and informational sessions, if needed
• Organize and communicate scholarship information to be shared with schools and identified school staff
• Provide input regarding appropriate intervention/remediation strategies for students
• Support the development and implementation of college and career readiness initiatives for students and families across grade levels.
• Coordinate K-12 vertical college and career readiness planning to ensure aligned, developmentally appropriate benchmarks and experiences across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
• Support division wide college and career readiness initiatives aligned with the Profile of a Virginia Graduate to promote postsecondary readiness and student success.
• Assist and collaborate with the Director of School Counseling and College & Career Readiness and designated WJCC school and Central Support staff to support the implementation and development of mental health supports and programming for students as appropriate
• Update and maintain the program’s website and SharePoint site
• Support the use of Schoo Links and ensure it is regularly updated and maintained
• Support the Director of School Counseling and College & Career Readiness in implementing the strategies and initiatives (where applicable) outlined in WJCC’s Strategic Plan, Elevate to ’28.
• Adhere to the ethical standards of state and national school counselor associations
• Works collaboratively with other members of the College and Career Readiness Team and other departments, as assigned
• Support schools in student record review and interpretation as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

• Counselor certification. Successful school counseling experience in a public-school setting, 5 years preferred.
• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in school counseling, human growth and development, and/or educational program and policy development. Admin endorsement preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in organizing and working with other individuals or groups.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with counselors, teachers, administrators, families and other community representatives.
• Knowledgeable concerning counseling state and national reports, practices and services.
• Strong interpersonal skills required in working with diverse groups.
• Must have…