Director of School Counseling - 26/27SY

NI RIVER MIDDLE; Virginia; Presencial; USD 70.000 - 126.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Monthly PTO accrual

Robust healthcare plans

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Descripción de la vacante

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking a Director of School Counseling for NI RIVER MIDDLE in Spotsylvania, Virginia. The role leads a team of school counselors delivering classroom lessons and individual/group counseling to support student development.

Responsibilities include program leadership, collaboration with administrators, and ongoing assessment to improve services. 12-month contract, 7.5 hours/day. Salary range $70,489 to $125,676 per year.

Formación

• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Successful completion of a state-approved Counselor Preparation Program.
• Three (3) years of full-time school counseling experience.

Responsabilidades

• Motivates and supports school counselors to provide high-quality counseling to students and families.
• Facilitates professional learning for counselors addressing mental health needs.
• Collaborates with Administrators to develop robust counseling programs with follow-up assessment.
• Provides leadership support for principals on counseling services best practices.
• Advises students on academic, career and social/emotional concerns.
• Assesses needs and plans for time, materials, and resources for responsive measures.
• Uses assessment strategies to set short- and long-term goals and monitor progress.
• Evaluates progress and provides evaluative feedback with proper records.

Educación

Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Counselor Preparation Program

Three years of school counseling experience

Descripción del empleo

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

The School Counseling Director will serve in a leadership role, overseeing a team of School Counselors as they provide classroom lessons, individual and group counseling services to address the needs and concerns of a diverse student population in support of their academic, career, and social/emotional development. This role will work closely with Administrators and Teachers to foster a positive school culture to enhance student well-being.

Essential Functions:

• Motivates and supports school counselors to provide the highest quality of school counseling support to students and families
• Facilitates professional learning experiences that equip school counselors to provide targeted support for students based on their mental health needs
• Collaborates with Administrators to develop robust counseling programs, providing feedback for program improvements and follow-up assessment ensuring proper implementation and positive results
• Provides leadership and professional support for principals regarding best practices in maximizing school counseling services
• Supports School Counselors, including the act of serving as a School Counselor, to advise and counsel students regarding academic, career and social/emotional concerns
• Assesses individual, group, and program needs and plans for the appropriate use of time, materials, and resources for responsive measures
• Uses a variety of assessment strategies and instruments to make both short-term and long-term goals to prove student learning; monitors goal progress; supports student achievement of established goals
• Evaluates student progress; provides students with prompt specific evaluative feedback; maintains appropriate records

Education and Experience:

• A Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Successful completion of a state-approved Counselor Preparation Program
• Three (3) years of successful, full‑time, school counseling experience in a public or other accredited education entity

About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare benefit plans, enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match, FMLA and Short‑Term Disability leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and employer paid Life Insurance.

To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/ .

Employment Terms:Employment is offered as an12‑month (240 Day)contract, at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked daily. This position is evaluated annually.

Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the#WeAreSpotsyteam.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non‑discrimination in the workplace.Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.

A workplace that values unique perspectives, fosters belonging, and ensures opportunities for all to thrive.

Director of School Counseling - 26/27SY

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Job Details

Job ID: 5988534

Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

The School Counseling Director will serve in a leadership role, overseeing a team of School Counselors as they provide classroom lessons, individual and group counseling services to address the needs and concerns of a diverse student population in support of their academic, career, and social/emotional development. This role will work closely with Administrators and Teachers to foster a positive school culture to enhance student well‑being.

Essential Functions:

• Motivates and supports school counselors to provide the highest quality of school counseling support to students and families
• Facilitates professional learning experiences that equip school counselors to provide targeted support for students based on their mental health needs
• Collaborates with Administrators to develop robust counseling programs, providing feedback for program improvements and follow‑up assessment ensuring proper implementation and positive results
• Provides leadership and professional support for principals regarding best practices in maximizing school counseling services
• Supports School Counselors, including the act of serving as a School Counselor, to advise and counsel students regarding academic, career and social/emotional concerns
• Assesses individual, group, and program needs and plans for the appropriate use of time, materials, and resources for responsive measures
• Uses a variety of assessment strategies and instruments to make both short‑term and long‑term goals to prove student learning; monitors goal progress; supports student achievement of established goals
• Evaluates student progress; provides students with prompt specific evaluative feedback; maintains appropriate records

Education and Experience:

• A Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Successful completion of a state‑approved Counselor Preparation Program
• Three (3) years of successful, full‑time, school counseling experience in a public or other accredited education entity

About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare benefit plans, enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match, FMLA and Short‑Term Disability leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and employer paid Life Insurance.

To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/ .

Employment Terms:Employment is offered as an12‑month (240 Day)contract, at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked daily. This position is evaluated annually.

Benefits Eligibility:Eligible

Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the#WeAreSpotsyteam.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non‑discrimination in the workplace.Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.

A workplace that values unique perspectives, fosters belonging, and ensures opportunities for all to thrive.

Position Type:

Contract

Salary:

$70,489 to $125,676 Per Year

Job Categories:

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ashley Faaborg , Principal
• NI RIVER MIDDLE
• Email: [e-mail]

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