SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

 

POSITION TITLE: Secondary School Counselor

 

 

 

The primary function of the school guidance counselor is to provide a comprehensive competency-based counseling program focused on the learning, personal/social, and career/vocational needs of all students. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Possess a Master's Degree in Guidance and/or School Counseling; a current license for the position as required by the Virginia Department of Education; and a minimum of three years of teaching, counseling, or other experience working with children similar in age to the position hired. 

 

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

1. Adhere to and support board policy, school guidelines, administrative rules, and directives. 
2. Make him/herself available to all students seeking guidance and counseling services.
3. Advocate on behalf of the student and/or his/her family. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
4. Facilitate outreach efforts to provide services to students, parents/guardians, and staff. 
5. Connect students, parents/guardians, and staff with specialized referral agencies.
6. Understand, evaluate, and interpret academic performance data. Interpret information about students to the student, their parents/guardians, and staff.
7. Implement individual and group counseling methods that are appropriate.
8. Conduct career and educational planning activities. 
9. Participate in in-service activities promoted by the district.
10. Submit required reports promptly and accurately.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by Building Principal or District Administrator.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Possess a Master's Degree in Guidance and/or School Counseling; a current license for the position as required by the Virginia Department of Education; and a minimum of three years of teaching, counseling, or other experience working with children similar in age to the position hired. 

 

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

 

 Effective Date: 2025-2026 school year

            Salary:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience

          Benefits:  VRS pension and life insurance, medical/dental insurance, sick and personal days

 

DEADLINE:   Until Filled