Impactful Elementary School Counselor Long-Term Substitute

HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Lynchburg, Virginia seeks a Long-Term Substitute School Counselor for the 26-27 school year. The role focuses on guiding personal/social growth, educational planning, and career development for students.

The successful candidate will hold a Master's in guidance counseling and a Virginia School Counseling license, and will provide both individual and group counseling while collaborating with staff and the community to support student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in guidance counseling required.
• Candidate must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Teacher's license in School Counseling, PreK-12.

Responsibilities

• Provides for the orientation to and interpretation of tests, and assists in administering tests.
• Provides a broad-based career development program, including awareness, exploration, and preparation activities at various grade levels.
• Provides for group guidance activities to provide information, skill building, opportunities for personal growth and development, orientation, and assistance in decision-making.
• Ensures that 60% of each counselor's time is spent counseling with students.
• Individual counseling (one-on-one) and group counseling (growth-engendering or remedial) are activities included in the 60% time category.
• Works in cooperation with other school personnel in identifying students with special needs.
• Provides liaison for collaboration between the school and community.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date permanent records as outlined in the Management of the Student's Scholastic Record in the Public Schools of Virginia.
• Assists each student and his/her parents/guardians in planning the best possible placement in classes and grade levels, in order that the student may attain maximum development.
• Keeps abreast of research as it relates to guidance services.
• Provides staff development activities for teachers and school staff regarding their involvement in the guidance program.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal and guidance director.
• Teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Skills

Counseling

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Test administration

Career development

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in guidance counseling

Virginia Teacher's license in School Counseling

Job description

HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Lynchburg, Virginia seeks a Long-Term Substitute School Counselor for the 26-27 school year. The role focuses on guiding personal/social growth, educational planning, and career development for students.

The successful candidate will hold a Master's in guidance counseling and a Virginia School Counseling license, and will provide both individual and group counseling while collaborating with staff and the community to support student success.