Elementary School Counselor — Long-Term Substitute

Lynchburg-City-Schools; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynchburg City Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute School Counselor for Heritage Elementary in Lynchburg, Virginia for the 2026-27 school year. The role focuses on personal/social growth, educational planning, and career development for elementary students.

Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, coordinating a career exploration program, and collaborating with teachers and families.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in guidance counseling required.
• Virginia Teacher's license in School Counseling, PreK-12.
• Experience with school counseling programs preferred.
• Ability to develop comprehensive school counseling programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide for student counseling (individual and group) to support personal/social growth and educational planning.
• Develop and implement a broad-based career development program for students at various grade levels.
• Maintain accurate student records and collaborate with families, teachers, and community agencies.
• Ensure that time allocated for counseling activities meets program goals and district expectations.

Skills

Counseling skills

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Program development

Independence

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in guidance counseling

Virginia teaching license (School Counseling)

Job description

Lynchburg City Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute School Counselor for Heritage Elementary in Lynchburg, Virginia for the 2026-27 school year. The role focuses on personal/social growth, educational planning, and career development for elementary students.

Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, coordinating a career exploration program, and collaborating with teachers and families.