School Counseling Services Project Support (Inst Specialist)

PowerSchool; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools seeks a School Counseling Services Project Support Specialist to assist the Director of Student Services with project and event implementation. The role handles referral processes for mental health services and promotes available resources across the division and city.

The position supports coordination with providers and the counseling team, and helps execute division-wide events such as College Night, AP exam administration, and the 3E event.

Qualifications

• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with staff, parents, students and the community.
• Commitment to professional growth and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Student Services with project and event implementation.
• Manage referral forms for mental health services (Bridge, Brief Counseling, Care Solace, Rapid Response, tele-mental health).
• Promote services throughout the school division and city.
• Coordinate meetings with providers and support the counselor team.
• Assist with large division events (College Night, AP exams, 3E event).

Skills

Oral presentations

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

School Counseling Services Project Support (Inst Specialist)

Office of Student Support Services

Certified - Position - Instructional Specialist

Job Number 3700274414

Start Date

Open Date 10/01/2026

Closing Date 10/12/2026

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.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4,4-6)

To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at [phone],2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.

Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: [phone] (voice); [phone] (TDD) or email at: [e-mail].