School Counseling Services Project Support (Inst Specialist)

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a part-time position to assist the Director of Student Services with the implementation of a variety of projects and events in the Office of Student Support Services. You will manage referral forms, promote mental health services, and coordinate with providers to address community needs.

The role also supports larger division projects such as College Night, AP exam administration, and the 3E event.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and at least three years teaching/school counseling experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, students and the community.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Student Services with project and event implementation.
• Manage referral forms for mental health services and promote available services.
• Communicate with providers and support the coordinator of school counseling services.
• Assist with College Night, AP exam administration, and the 3E event.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Professional development

Confidentiality

Report writing

Punctuality

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

General Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting the Director of Student Services with the implementation of projects and events. The Office of Student Support Services manages and oversees several referral processes for mental health services. These include referrals for the Bridge program, Brief Counseling program, Care Solace, Rapid Response program, and tele-mental health services (UWill). This position will manage these referral forms, promote the available services throughout the school division and city, communicate and meet with the various providers, and support the coordinator of school counseling services to implement an efficient system that readily addresses the mental health needs of our community. The secondary set of responsibilities for this position is to assist with larger school division projects like College Night, AP exam administration, and the school division's 3E event.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Demonstrate the ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written communication and interact effectively with staff, parents, students and the community; demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language in written and verbal content; demonstrate the responsibility for own professional growth by seeking continuing education and in-service training programs; demonstrate professionalism by working cooperatively with other staff members, using support services when needed, ensuring that oral communications are clear, accurate, and grammatically correct, respecting the confidential nature of professional information, submitting reports accurately and punctually and complying with administrative directives, individual school guidelines and school board policy; demonstrate self-control in the interaction with the school community; demonstrate good work habits to include punctuality and regular attendance and efficient use of time.

Education And Experience

Required: Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of three years teaching/school counseling experience.

Preferred: Master's Degree.

Physical Requirements

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional standing, stooping, crouching, and driving. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Reports To Director/Designee

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Job Posting Link https://vbschoolscom.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/88aa8473-a1d5-4428-ac3b-6fb664b76836

Salary Range: From/To

$41.96 for VBCPS retiree

$30.52 for others

Estimated 20 hours per week

No benefits

FTE Other

Start Date 2026-2027 School Yr

Additional Job Information

All applicants, both internal and external, must attach a current detailed resume to your electronic application.