General School Counselor

General Responsibilities

This posting is for the purpose of creating a pool of qualified applicants for school counselor positions for the  school year.
Must be eligible for; or currently possess an active Pupil Personnel Services (School Counselor PreK-12) license, or a Teaching License with a School Counselor endorsement to apply for this position.

Under the direction of the building principal, the counselor plans and provides appropriate services for students. They create an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of all students. They monitor and evaluate student outcomes, and communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community. They develop, select, and modify guidance lessons and materials to meet the needs of all students, and monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.

Knowledge of counseling theories and skills, group dynamics, and small group processes; extensive knowledge of K-12 child and multicultural development; demonstrates working knowledge of the ASCA Model; knowledge of K-12 instructional programs; knowledge of Virginia Standards of Learning; working knowledge of the juvenile justice system and the applicable laws; thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal standards; demonstrates considerable knowledge of FERPA, IDEA, McKinney‑Vento Act, ESL, and laws concerning student rights and confidentiality;

working knowledge of student database systems; thorough knowledge of standardized testing and procedures and interpretation of scores; working knowledge of gifted and special education programs; knowledge of promotion and retention requirements; excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills; ability to work with administrators, colleagues, central office and school‑based staff, students, parents, and community.

Required: Master’s Degree from an approved school counselor education program or endorsement in school counseling with Virginia certification in school counseling.

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Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

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Base salary: $55,687

Instructional Experience‑Based Step Pay Scale

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/personal reasons leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.

Compensation will be based on job‑related creditable years of full‑time, verified work experience.

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School Yr

• Elementary and Secondary Counselor
• Elementary and Secondary Counselor
• Elementary School Counselor
• Middle School Counselor
• School Counselor PreK-12
• Secondary School Counselor

Base salary: $55,687

Instructional Experience‑Based Step Pay Scale

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/personal reasons leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.

Compensation will be based on job‑related creditable years of full‑time, verified work experience.