High School Counselor: Student Wellness & College Readiness

Potomac Falls High School; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Potomac Falls High School in Sterling, Virginia is seeking a School Counselor to help students overcome problems and plan educational, occupational, and life paths appropriate to their age and maturity, guiding them toward productive citizenship and maximizing their potential.

The role includes individual and group counseling, classroom instruction on a regular basis, and data-driven evaluation of program effectiveness, ensuring equity and student-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and completion of an approved school counseling program.
• Experience as a school counselor or teacher.
• Eligibility for licensure; LPC preferred.
• In addition to the LPC, the Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Licensed Clinical Social Worker may be eligible.

Responsibilities

• Works to support the personal-social, mental health, academic needs, and college and career readiness of each student in the building.
• Works with students on an individual basis to provide counseling in personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Conducts small group counseling on topics such as study skills, social skills, anger management, self-esteem, grief.
• Delivers classroom instruction every two to three weeks promoting personal-social, career and college readiness and bullying prevention.

Skills

Counseling knowledge

Data-driven practices

Communication skills

Collaboration

Technology proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in school counseling

Experience in school counseling or teaching

Job description

Potomac Falls High School in Sterling, Virginia is seeking a School Counselor to help students overcome problems and plan educational, occupational, and life paths appropriate to their age and maturity, guiding them toward productive citizenship and maximizing their potential.

The role includes individual and group counseling, classroom instruction on a regular basis, and data-driven evaluation of program effectiveness, ensuring equity and student-centered outcomes.