Dynamic Middle School Counselor: Guidance & Student Growth

WESTWOOD MIDDLE; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Middle in Danville, VA is seeking a dedicated Middle School Counselor to guide students toward their intellectual, physical, and psychological potential under the principal's direction. You will support counseling, assessment, and placement while collaborating with teachers, parents, and community resources.

This role requires maintaining confidentiality, keeping accurate student records, and promoting student development across grade levels to help diverse learners succeed in a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with appropriate license or eligibility.
• Experience guiding students and supporting academic planning.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Guide students toward their intellectual, physical, and psychological potential.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate student records.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and community resources to support student success.
• Assist in developing and implementing educational and vocational plans.
• Promote student development and positive relationships across grade levels.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Communication

Confidentiality

Record keeping

Education

Master’s Degree and Postgraduate Professional or Pupil Personnel Services license with school guidance and counseling endorsement (or eligibility for such).

Job description

Westwood Middle in Danville, VA is seeking a dedicated Middle School Counselor to guide students toward their intellectual, physical, and psychological potential under the principal's direction. You will support counseling, assessment, and placement while collaborating with teachers, parents, and community resources.

This role requires maintaining confidentiality, keeping accurate student records, and promoting student development across grade levels to help diverse learners succeed in a