Long-Term School Counselor | Impactful Role

Richmond City Public Schools; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Richmond City Public Schools invites applications for a Long-term Substitute Counselor. The position involves advising, counseling and supporting students across multiple school sites with flexible location (various locations) and immediate start.

The role requires strong communication and collaboration with families and staff to guide academic, personal and career development. Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, referrals, coordination of testing, and participation in

Qualifications

• Postgraduate professional license with endorsement as school counselor pre K - 12.
• Excellent communication, public relations, organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, parents and community.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan, organize and coordinate multiple assignments independently.
• Bilingual skills to include Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Counsels with students individually and in small groups for personal, academic and vocational growth.
• Consults with parents, staff and community personnel to assist students experiencing problems.
• Provides information on curricular and extracurricular alternatives and career goals.
• Assists students in making appropriate vocational choices.
• Assists students and parents in the preparation of college, scholarship and employment applications.
• Assists in identification, referral and placement of students with special needs.
• Monitors academic progress and provides feedback to teachers.
• Gives counseling for departing students, transfers and dropouts.
• Coordinates standardized testing and participates in curriculum development.
• Attends staff meetings and workshops.

Skills

Communication skills

Public relations

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Education

Postgraduate professional license with endorsement as school counselor pre K - 12

Job description

Richmond City Public Schools invites applications for a Long-term Substitute Counselor. The position involves advising, counseling and supporting students across multiple school sites with flexible location (various locations) and immediate start.

The role requires strong communication and collaboration with families and staff to guide academic, personal and career development. Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, referrals, coordination of testing, and participation in