Lead School Counselor *(Internal Only)*

District Wide - SBO; Appomattox (VA); On-site; USD 2,700 - 4,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lead-role stipend

Job summary

District Wide - SBO in Appomattox, Virginia seeks a Lead School Counselor (Internal Only) to lead division counseling activities while managing a regular caseload. The role acts as liaison between counselors, ACPS central office and VDOE and supports a comprehensive school counseling program across elementary and secondary levels.

The position includes a dedicated stipend for lead-role duties; it is not an administrative role and does not supervise staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an approved school counseling program with VA licensure.
• Minimum of two years of successful experience as a school counselor.
• Knowledge of ASCA National Model and VA standards.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead role coordination between counselors, ACPS central office and VDOE.
• Organize division-wide counseling activities and professional development.
• Develop and maintain a compliant school counseling program per policy.
• Maintain department communications and reporting.
• Represent the counseling program at events and meetings.
• Coordinate division-wide activities while ensuring consistent practice.

Skills

ASCA Model knowledge

Child & adolescent development

Organization & coordination

Written & verbal communication

Stakeholder relations

Tech literacy

Education

Master's degree in school counseling

Virginia licensure in School Counseling

Job description

Lead School Counselor (Internal Only)

Job Description

General Purpose

Serving as the lead counselor for ACPS in addition to carrying a regular counseling caseload, the Lead School Counselor coordinates division school-based counseling activities, serves as the primary liaison between the counseling staff and VDOE, and assists in supporting a consistent, comprehensive school counseling program across elementary and secondary levels. This position comes with an additional stipend for lead-role duties; it is not an administrative position and does not carry supervisory or evaluative authority over other staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead Role / Coordination Duties:

• Serves as the point of contact and liaison between school counselors, ACPS central office and VDOE.
• Coordinates and helps organize division-wide counseling activities, meetings, and professional development.
• Assists in developing and maintaining a school counseling program consistent with school board policy and division guidance/student services procedures.
• Keeps the central office informed of department needs, progress, and any problems encountered.
• Explains and interprets division-wide counseling policies, goals, and objectives to school counselors, students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Assists in maintaining resource libraries, and required reporting/documentation.
• Attends division-wide counselor meetings and represents the ACPS counseling program at relevant events (e.g., transition nights, college/career events, orientation, State and Region 8 meetings, and conferences and workshops).
• Helps coordinate (not supervise or evaluate) division wide activities, ensuring consistency of practice and communication.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model and Virginia school counseling standards.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, individual and group counseling techniques, and conflict resolution.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills; ability to manage multiple priorities across a school-based caseload and lead-role duties.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, teachers, parents, students, and community partners.
• Proficiency with relevant technology and student information systems.

Qualifications: Education and Experience

• Master's degree from an approved school counseling program, or equivalent, with Virginia licensure and endorsement in School Counseling (PreK-12).
• Minimum of two (2) years of successful experience as a school counselor.

Physical and Working Conditions

• Standard school-based office and classroom environment; some travel between school sites may be required given the division's size.
• Regular attendance at division, State and Region 8 meetings, some of which may occur outside standard school hours.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements but is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or working conditions.

Lead School Counselor (Internal Only)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5985606
Application Deadline: Dec 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Nov 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

General Purpose

Serving as the lead counselor for ACPS in addition to carrying a regular counseling caseload, the Lead School Counselor coordinates division school-based counseling activities, serves as the primary liaison between the counseling staff and VDOE, and assists in supporting a consistent, comprehensive school counseling program across elementary and secondary levels. This position comes with an additional stipend for lead-role duties; it is not an administrative position and does not carry supervisory or evaluative authority over other staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead Role / Coordination Duties:

• Serves as the point of contact and liaison between school counselors, ACPS central office and VDOE.
• Coordinates and helps organize division-wide counseling activities, meetings, and professional development.
• Assists in developing and maintaining a school counseling program consistent with school board policy and division guidance/student services procedures.
• Keeps the central office informed of department needs, progress, and any problems encountered.
• Explains and interprets division-wide counseling policies, goals, and objectives to school counselors, students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Assists in maintaining resource libraries, and required reporting/documentation.
• Attends division-wide counselor meetings and represents the ACPS counseling program at relevant events (e.g., transition nights, college/career events, orientation, State and Region 8 meetings, and conferences and workshops).
• Helps coordinate (not supervise or evaluate) division wide activities, ensuring consistency of practice and communication.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model and Virginia school counseling standards.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, individual and group counseling techniques, and conflict resolution.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills; ability to manage multiple priorities across a school-based caseload and lead-role duties.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, teachers, parents, students, and community partners.
• Proficiency with relevant technology and student information systems.

Qualifications: Education and Experience

• Master's degree from an approved school counseling program, or equivalent, with Virginia licensure and endorsement in School Counseling (PreK-12).
• Minimum of two (2) years of successful experience as a school counselor.

Physical and Working Conditions

• Standard school-based office and classroom environment; some travel between school sites may be required given the division's size.
• Regular attendance at division, State and Region 8 meetings, some of which may occur outside standard school hours.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements but is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or working conditions.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $2,650 to $4,428 Per Year

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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