Director of Counseling & Program Leadership

Stafford County Public Schools; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford County Public Schools seeks a Director of Counseling to lead six alternative education programs at the Phoenix Center. Oversee counseling services with emphasis on equity, scheduling, and reporting, while guiding staff and ensuring policy compliance.

You will manage program enrollment, student support services, and collaboration with base schools and community partners to optimize outcomes for students across GED, Turning Point, and regional programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in school counseling or equivalent with approved program.
• Virginia school counseling licensure or eligible for it.
• Experience leading counseling programs in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination across Phoenix Center counseling programs.
• Lead regular counseling and PHXC staff meetings and coordinate services.
• Develop and implement annual counseling plans aligned with student needs.
• Ensure compliance with state and division policies and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Facilitation

Workload analysis

Cross-program coordination

Data reporting

Communication

Policy compliance

Education

Master’s in school counseling

Approved school counseling program

Tools

Student information systems

Job description

Stafford County Public Schools seeks a Director of Counseling to lead six alternative education programs at the Phoenix Center. Oversee counseling services with emphasis on equity, scheduling, and reporting, while guiding staff and ensuring policy compliance.

You will manage program enrollment, student support services, and collaboration with base schools and community partners to optimize outcomes for students across GED, Turning Point, and regional programs.