Empowering School Counselor – Student Growth & Guidance

HARTWOOD HIGH; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford Schools seeks a School Counselor – Secondary to support students’ personal, emotional, and academic development within a 220‑day calendar. Under the building administrator, you will provide individual and group counseling, classroom guidance, and data-driven planning to improve student outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating counseling services across grade levels, collaborating with faculty and families, assisting in course selection, and ensuring adherence to ethical standards

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university and completion of an approved school guidance and counseling program.
• Two years of successful full‑time teaching experience or two years of successful experience in guidance and counseling.
• Complete specialized studies in school counseling elementary, middle or secondary counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provides counsel to students.
• Develops and implements a yearly counseling plan based on school needs, including individual and group counseling, classroom guidance, and appropriate use of assessments and placement.
• Consults with other counselors to assist students in selecting appropriate courses and to address learning, social, and emotional needs.
• Assist parents in understanding age-appropriate behaviors and refer students/parents to appropriate resources.
• Maintain continuity of guidance across grade levels and assist with data collection for program planning.
• Assist staff with planning and implementing student and parent awareness programs; coordinate conferences with staff, agencies, and parents.
• Support mandated testing administration as needed; stay connected to school life; model professional behavior; participate on relevant committees as needed.
• Meet confidentiality guidelines and comply with district policies; pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Communication skills

Ethical standards

Student relations

Education

Master’s degree in guidance/counseling

Two years teaching or counseling experience

Specialized studies in school counseling

Job description

Stafford Schools seeks a School Counselor – Secondary to support students’ personal, emotional, and academic development within a 220‑day calendar. Under the building administrator, you will provide individual and group counseling, classroom guidance, and data-driven planning to improve student outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating counseling services across grade levels, collaborating with faculty and families, assisting in course selection, and ensuring adherence to ethical standards