School Counselor

Young World Physical Education; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a full-time School Counselor at Tunstall High School in Danville, Virginia. The role requires Virginia licensure as a School Counselor PK-12 and is focused on student guidance and support.

The chosen candidate will assist in student registration, course selection, and provide career counseling while maintaining confidentiality of student records. This position emphasizes building student abilities and preventing dropouts through personalized support.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for Virginia licensure as School Counselor PK-12.
• Experience in student guidance and advocacy.
• Skills in maintaining student records and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Registers students and orients them to school.
• Aids students in course selection and career counseling.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records.

Skills

Virginia licensure as School Counselor PK-12

Student orientation and registration

Confidentiality management

Career guidance

Education

Licensure as School Counselor PK-12

Job description

School Counselor

Tunstall High School – Danville, Virginia. Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted in Pittsylvania County Schools.

Job Details

Job ID: 5716389

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: School Counselor

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold or be eligible for Virginia licensure as School Counselor PK-12

REPORTS TO: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 11‑month/220days

Performance Responsibilities

• Registers students new to the school and orients them to school procedures and the school's varied opportunities for learning.
• Aids students in course selection.
• Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality.
• Works to resolve students' educational handicaps.
• Works to discover and develop special abilities of students.
• Works to prevent students from dropping out of school.
• Provides student information to colleges and potential employers according to provisions of the Board's policy on student records.
• Plans guidance field trips to schools, colleges, and industry for interested students.
• Makes recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships.
• Arranges for tutors and summer school work.
• Guides students in their participation in school and community activities.
• Obtains and disseminates occupational information to students and to classes studying occupations.
• Helps students evaluate career interests and choices.
• Organizes and conducts annual Career Day.
• Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such problems as home and family relations, health and emotional adjustment.
• Confers with parents whenever necessary.
• Interprets the guidance program to the community.
• Provides in‑service training in guidance for teachers and student teachers.
• Advises administrators and faculty on the matters of student discipline.
• Assists in the orientation of new faculty members.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or his/her designee.

Other Job Functions

• Attend all meetings and training sessions as directed.
• Assist administrators with the distribution and interpretation of standardized test scores for students and parents.
• Facilitate informational evening sessions for parents regarding financial aid, Advanced Placement coursework, and college night.
• Attend IEP and 504 meetings according to caseload.

Pittsylvania County Schools reserves the right to fill positions pursuant to School Board Policy GBN, Staff Hiring Procedures.