Impactful School Counselor

PowerSchool; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a licensed school counselor to provide comprehensive guidance services for students across elementary, middle, and high school levels in Virginia Beach, VA. The role involves individual and group counseling, classroom guidance, career exploration, and collaboration with parents and staff.

Responsibilities include data-driven program development, referrals to intervention programs, and active involvement in SST meetings, 504 plans, and parent

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an approved school counselor program or Virginia certification in school counseling.
• Comparable amount of training and experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications.
• Knowledge of counseling theories, group dynamics, and small group processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to students in academic, personal/social and career development.
• Counsel students individually and in small groups; conduct classroom guidance activities.
• Review school data to ensure the counseling program meets student needs; prepare reports and maintain records.
• Refer students to intervention programs and community agencies; participate in SST/504 meetings and conferences.
• Maintain an active public relations program for the school's counseling department.
• Assist in planning and directing all school counseling activities across grade levels.

Skills

Counseling knowledge

Group dynamics

Communication skills

FERPA awareness

Education

Master's Degree in school counseling

Tools

Student database systems

Job description

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a licensed school counselor to provide comprehensive guidance services for students across elementary, middle, and high school levels in Virginia Beach, VA. The role involves individual and group counseling, classroom guidance, career exploration, and collaboration with parents and staff.

Responsibilities include data-driven program development, referrals to intervention programs, and active involvement in SST meetings, 504 plans, and parent