Anticipated Middle School Counselor

Young World Physical Education; Heathsville (VA); On-site; USD 57,343 - 104,501; Full time

Job summary

Northumberland Middle School in Heathsville, VA seeks a Middle School Counselor to implement the guidance curriculum and support students' academic, social, and career development. Requirements include a master’s degree in school counseling, completion of an approved program, and two years of teaching or counseling experience or provisional license.

The role reports to the building principal and is a full-time, 11-month position.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an approved school counseling program.
• Two years of successful full‑time teaching or counseling experience, or eligibility for a provisional license.
• Specialized studies in school counseling – middle/high.

Responsibilities

• Implement the guidance curriculum.
• Guide and counsel groups of students in educational and career planning.
• Counsel small groups and individuals with problems.
• Consult with teachers, staff, and parents on student needs.
• Refer students to community resources with parental input.
• Assist test coordination for standardized assessments.
• Participate in VTSS/PBIS team and district programs.
• Support district educational programs through collaboration.

Skills

Group counseling

Counseling

Communication with parents/teachers

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in school counseling

Internship/practicum experiences in preK-6 and 7-12

Job description

Anticipated Middle School Counselor

Northumberland County School District, Northumberland Middle School, Heathsville, Virginia.

Job Details

Job ID: 5817866

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $57,343 to $104,501 per year

This position will remain open until filled.

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Middle School Counselor

Qualifications

• A master’s degree from an approved program in school counseling or an accredited college or university and completion of an approved school guidance and counseling program.
• Two years of successful full‑time teaching experience, or two years of successful experience in guidance and counseling, or eligibility for a provisional license.
• Complete specialized studies in school counseling – middle/high.
• Ongoing evidence of mental and physical competence to perform assigned responsibilities may be required.
• For applicants with prior related experience, a performance rating acceptable to Northumberland County Public Schools.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

Overview

The school guidance program assists students in becoming responsible students and adults. This position is a full‑time (11‑month) role at Northumberland Middle School. Continuous attention is given to assisting students to develop competence in decision‑making, working with others, and taking responsibility for their own behavior. School counselors also coordinate social‑emotional supports in‑school and with community partner organizations.

Essential Job Functions

• Implement the guidance curriculum.
• Guide and counsel groups of individual students through the development of educational and career plans.
• Counsel small groups and individual students with problems.
• Consult with teachers, staff, and parents regarding the developmental needs of students.
• Refer students/families with severe problems to appropriate community resources in consultation with their parents.
• Assist school test coordinator for Standardized Achievement Tests and Standards of Learning Tests.
• Participate in the VTSS/PBIS team (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports).
• Support the overall district’s educational program through general consultation activities and committee work.
• Assist with the placement of students in appropriate educational settings.

Other Job Functions

• Attend all meetings and training sessions as directed.
• Assist administrators with the distribution and interpretation of standardized test scores for students and parents.
• Attend IEP and 504 meetings according to caseload.
• Other duties as assigned by building principal.

Endorsement Requirements

• Option I:
  • Earned a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a state‑approved school counselor preparation program that shall include at least 100 clock hours of internship and practicum experiences in preK‑6 setting and 100 clock hours of internship and practicum experiences in grades 7‑12 setting.
  • Two years of successful, full‑time teaching experience or two years of successful, full‑time experience in school counseling in a public or accredited nonpublic school. Two years of successful, full‑time experience in school counseling under a nonrenewable provisional license may be accepted to meet this requirement.
• Option II:
  • Earned a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and completed an approved school counselor preparation program that shall include at least 100 clock hours of internship and practicum experiences in preK‑6 setting and 100 clock hours of internship and practicum experiences in grades 7‑12 setting.
  • Two years of successful, full‑time teaching experience or two years of successful, full‑time experience in school counseling in a public or accredited nonpublic school. Two years of successful, full‑time experience in school counseling under a nonrenewable provisional license may be accepted to meet this requirement.

Contact Information

• Shelli Lipton, Principal
• Northumberland Middle School
• Phone: 804‑580‑5753
• Email: [e-mail]