Elementary School Counselor — Guide Student Success & Readiness

NORGE ELEMENTARY; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

WJCC Public Schools in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking an Elementary School Counselor to develop, manage, and deliver a comprehensive counseling program aligned with ASCA standards and Virginia's counseling guidelines.

The role focuses on academic achievement, social-emotional development, and career readiness, with duties including classroom instruction, small-group counseling, individual planning, and collaboration with staff, families, and the community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with an emphasis in School Counseling.
• Postgraduate Professional/Pupil Personnel Services License with School Counselor endorsement.
• Working knowledge of counseling interventions in a school setting

Responsibilities

• Support, promote, and communicate the mission, vision and goals of the school counseling department.
• Provide counseling core curriculum through instruction in classroom or planned group activities.
• Provide ongoing small group counseling to students with similar developmental or situational challenges.
• Facilitate individual counseling with planned, goal-focused short-term sessions.
• Help students navigate critical and emergency situations and offer short-term intervention.
• Provide individual student planning services including Academic Career Plans and course selection.
• Promote post-secondary readiness through college and career planning.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design support services that promote achievement and equity.
• Deliver informational sessions or professional development for parents/guardians and staff.
• Consult with professionals to identify and address barriers to achievement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in School Counseling

Professional/Pupil Personnel Services License

Job description

WJCC Public Schools in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking an Elementary School Counselor to develop, manage, and deliver a comprehensive counseling program aligned with ASCA standards and Virginia's counseling guidelines.

The role focuses on academic achievement, social-emotional development, and career readiness, with duties including classroom instruction, small-group counseling, individual planning, and collaboration with staff, families, and the community.