Elementary School Counselor

Henrico County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Henrico County Public Schools seeks a qualified Elementary School Counselor to support student academic, social-emotional, and career development following the ASCA model. You will design and deliver a comprehensive counseling program and collaborate with staff to promote equity and high achievement.

The role requires a 214-day contract, a Master's in School Counseling, and Virginia licensure. You will coordinate with the district’s counseling team and participate in intervention activities as

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in School Counseling and Virginia certification required.
• Post-graduate certification/licensure in school counseling required.
• 214-day contract.
• Experience delivering ASCA-aligned school counseling programs recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling to students for academic, social-emotional, and career development.
• Deliver small group counseling for common student challenges.
• Lead classroom guidance lessons focusing on student success and well-being.
• Collaborate with school staff and families to support student achievement.
• Analyze data to inform program planning and evaluate impact.
• Participate in Intervention Team and related teams as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Group counseling

Data-informed practice

Education

Master's degree in School Counseling

Post-graduate certification/licensure in school counseling

Doctoral degree (optional)

Tools

CASEL curriculum

Job description

General Information

ID: 2002

Main Organization: Public Schools

Location: Charles M Johnson Elementary School - 5600 Bethlehem Road, Henrico

Minimum Salary: $ 64,644

Posting Date: 09/15/2026

Closing Date: 10-16-2026

Job Status: Full-time

General Statement of Duties

214-day contract

Must have a Master's Degree in School Counseling. This position, in collaboration with another school counselor, is responsible for the development, management and delivery of a comprehensive elementary school counseling program that addresses the academic achievement, social/emotional development, and career development needs of all students in alignment with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model, ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success and the Standards for School Counseling Programs in Virginia Public Schools.

Essential Duties

• Help students navigate critical and emergency situations; to include recognizing and responding to student mental and/or behavioral health crisis and offering short-term intervention, referral and follow up. Works collaboratively with school-based mental health team in assigned schools.
• Facilitate individual counseling in the form of planned, goal-focused, short-term sessions to assist students in overcoming issues impeding success or expressing difficulties dealing with developmental tasks.
• Provide ongoing small group counseling to students with similar developmental or situational challenges with the goal of achieving healthy personal adjustment and coping with the stress of changing/complex environments.
• Provide school counseling curriculum through regular scheduled instruction in the classroom to promote the knowledge, attitudes and skills students need to achieve academic success, college and career readiness and social/emotional development, including lessons from a CASEL approved targeted curriculum, and lessons in wellness and movement.
• Provide developmentally appropriate activities and initiatives to promote post-secondary readiness for all students, to include college and career awareness and exploration.
• Consult with professionals inside and outside of the school building to assist in identifying and addressing barriers to student achievement. Make appropriate referrals to community services as needed.
• Gather and analyze relevant data to guide annual program planning, inform practice, and evaluate program impact on student achievement, behavior, and attendance.
• Collaborate with school stakeholders to design and implement support services or programs that promote student achievement, attendance, and behavior and advocate for equity and access for all students.
• Analyzing students' abilities, interests, skills and achievement to help them make decisions and develop immediate and long-range educational, career and personal goals.
• Participates on Intervention Team, Child Find, Eligibility, Positive Behavior Interventions & Support (school climate), and VCSIP teams.
• Participate in division, state, and national professional development activities as appropriate and incorporate learning into professional practice.
• Performs other duties as required
• Must possess thorough knowledge of appropriate counseling interventions in a school setting, with special emphasis on the study of interpersonal relationships, facilitative skills, brief counseling, group dynamics and group learning activities, family systems, multi-cultural and cross-cultural helping approaches, critical incident intervention techniques, threat assessment protocol, and educational and community sources for special school populations.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the curriculum, instruction, social-emotional, counseling/guidance theory and practice. Counseling skills must include problem identification/analysis skills and basic therapy resolution. Communication skills, both oral and written, must be highly developed to meet the diverse needs of the clientele, professional staff, and other community agencies. Must be able to organize and carry out student activity programs; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional Information

The minimum annual starting salary: $64,644 Masters, $67,747 Doctoral.

214-day contract

Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period.

Minimum Requirements

214-day contract

Post-graduate certification/licensure/endorsement in school counseling by the Virginia Department of Education.

Master's degree with emphasis in School Counseling guidance and counseling. Certified Trauma Practitioner preferred.

Background Check Disclosure

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Benefits

For information about our benefits, visit our website: https://www.henricoschools.us/page/employee-benefits

EEO Statement

Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. EOE/Accommodations Upon Request