Full-Time School Counselor — Guidance & College Readiness

Norfolk Public School District; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Public School District is seeking a dedicated School Counselor in Norfolk, Virginia. The role focuses on individual and small group counseling, classroom guidance, and collaboration with teachers to promote student success.

The counselor will spend most of the day providing proactive counseling, crisis support, and postsecondary planning, with duties spanning elementary through secondary levels and participation in the Student Support Team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in school counseling and Virginia licensure or eligibility.
• Ability to counsel individuals and small groups.
• Interpersonal skills to work with students, families, faculty and administrators.
• Knowledge of counseling theory and services.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Spend at least 60% of the school day in individual and small group counseling.
• Provide crisis and intervention services as needed.
• Coordinate with Student Support Team and classroom teachers for guidance sessions.
• Administer guidance activities for middle and high school students.
• Assist students with college and career planning and post‑secondary opportunities.

Skills

Counseling

Small group counseling

Interpersonal skills

Counseling theories

Office equipment

Education

Master’s degree in school counseling

Job description

Norfolk Public School District is seeking a dedicated School Counselor in Norfolk, Virginia. The role focuses on individual and small group counseling, classroom guidance, and collaboration with teachers to promote student success.

The counselor will spend most of the day providing proactive counseling, crisis support, and postsecondary planning, with duties spanning elementary through secondary levels and participation in the Student Support Team.