School Counselor

Twin Springs Elementary School; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin Springs Elementary School in Danville, Virginia is seeking a School Counselor to support students, families, and staff. The role reports to the Principal and is offered as a 10-month professional position.

Required credentials include a Master’s Degree, a Virginia postgraduate professional license, and Virginia licensure as a School Counselor PK-12. The counselor will provide individual and group counseling, testing coordination, and collaboration with teachers and community partners.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Virginia postgraduate professional license required with School Counselor PK-12 endorsement.
• Virginia licensure as School Counselor PK-12 required.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students individually or in groups and assists parents with guidance.
• Conducts personal growth, school adjustment, and career development sessions.
• Schedules tests, interprets results, and provides academic counseling and referrals.

Skills

Counseling Knowledge

Interviewing

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree

Postgraduate Professional License

Virginia licensure as School Counselor PK-12

Job description

School Counselor

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Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

POSITION TITLE: School Counselor

FLSA: Exempt Professional

REPORTS TO: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month employee

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

• Must have a Master’s Degree
• Must have a Postgraduate Professional License
• Must have Virginia licensure as School Counselor Pre-kindergarten (PK)-12

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university and possession of or ability to obtain a Virginia postgraduate professional license with an endorsement as a school counselor and some experience in counseling.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of school counseling; thorough knowledge of special education policies and procedures; thorough knowledge of standardized testing procedures; thorough knowledge of school administration; thorough knowledge of community agencies available to serve and assist students; general knowledge of casework methods and procedures; ability to conduct interview sessions effectively and to analyze attitudes and problems objectively; ability to counsel students and parents on sensitive problems and to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and outside agencies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs difficult professional work advising, assisting, orienting, testing and counseling students; consults with and reports to parents, teachers, administrators and support personnel; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the school Principal.

• Counsels with students on an individual and/or group basis. Consults, orients and conducts training with parents individually and in small groups by telephone and in person.
• Prepares and presents sessions to students regarding personal growth, school adjustment, career development, self-concept, attendance and related matters.
• Provides scheduled and spontaneous discussions with teachers, administrators, parents and outside agency personnel;
• Provides classroom group counseling sessions.
• Participates in child study and eligibility committees for special education.
• Registers students and provides orientation regarding procedures and expectations, advises on subject selection.
• Schedules, keeps records and administers tests, reports and interprets test results for students, parents and administrators.
• Provides academic counseling.
• Counsels students in the solution of personal problems, explores possible interventions and strategies on matters such as physical, mental or substance abuse, rape, pregnancy or suicide
• Provides information on programs and services regarding college, employment and other alternatives.
• Serves as liaison with school and community services, court services, social services, etc.
• Verifies rank and grade point averages; maintains records and generates reports using the Student Information System.
• Prepares and maintains enrollment and scheduling information and assists in recognition and other incentive programs.
• May serve as school Test Coordinator.
• Performs related tasks as required.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Attends all meetings and training sessions as directed
• Assists administrators with the administration and interpretation of standardized tests scores for students and parents
• Facilitates informational evening sessions for parents regarding financial aid, Advanced Placement coursework, and college night
• Attends Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or his/her designee

SALARY RANGE:$48,956.98-$76,711.25

PLEASE NOTE:

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

Position Type: Full-Time