School Counselor - Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Accomac (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Accomack County Public Schools is seeking an Elementary School Counselor to support students in their learning, development and future planning. The role collaborates with teachers, parents and the school team to plan guidance sessions and coordinate testing and student records.

The counselor provides occupational information, serves on the Child Study Team, and connects families with community resources to support at-risk students. Immediate start and full-time position are offered.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Counsels students with learning, physical, social, and emotional problems through conferences held with the teacher, parent, Principal, and the Principal's referral.
• Works closely with classroom teachers to plan and implement guidance sessions tailored to the developmental needs of all students.
• Consults with classroom teachers, school principal, visiting teacher, school nurse's aide, nurse's assistant, and parents, relative to students and their problems.
• Provides planned occupational information programs to introduce students to the world of work.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date permanent record folders.
• Coordinates and directs the standardized testing program in the school, and interprets test results to teachers, parents, and students.
• Enrolls and orients all new students to the school
• Acts as the liaison between the school and community agencies in working on student problems.
• Serves as a member of the Child Study Team and identifies, screens, and refers exceptional and/or at-risk students for evaluation and placement.
• Coordinates the efforts of all specialists working on a student case.
• Participates in and contributes to professional guidance and counseling organizations.
• Attends workshops and conferences to stay up to date on current guidance practices.
• Undertakes the continuous evaluation of: The nature and scope of the guidance services are outlined above. The functioning of guidance is an integral part of the total educational program. The effectiveness of guidance services.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the school principal.

Job description

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School Counselor - Elementary

Accomack County Public Schools Central Office Accomack County Schools - Accomac, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Accomack County School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5877347

Application Deadline: Sep 21, 2026 4:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: School Counselor – Elementary

Contract Length: 191-day contract

FLSA Status: exempt

Job Summary

The elementary school guidance counselor is responsible for helping students understand their abilities, aptitudes, and interests in light of the opportunities and demands they encounter now or may face in the future.

Essential Duties

• Counsels students with learning, physical, social, and emotional problems through conferences held with the teacher, parent, Principal, and the Principal's referral.
• Works closely with classroom teachers to plan and implement guidance sessions tailored to the developmental needs of all students.
• Consults with classroom teachers, school principal, visiting teacher, school nurse's aide, nurse's assistant, and parents, relative to students and their problems.
• Provides planned occupational information programs to introduce students to the world of work.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date permanent record folders.
• Coordinates and directs the standardized testing program in the school, and interprets test results to teachers, parents, and students.
• Enrolls and orients all new students to the school
• Acts as the liaison between the school and community agencies in working on student problems.
• Serves as a member of the Child Study Team and identifies, screens, and refers exceptional and/or at-risk students for evaluation and placement.
• Coordinates the efforts of all specialists working on a student case.
• Participates in and contributes to professional guidance and counseling organizations.
• Attends workshops and conferences to stay up to date on current guidance practices.
• Undertakes the continuous evaluation of:
• The nature and scope of the guidance services are outlined above.
• The functioning of guidance is an integral part of the total educational program.
• The effectiveness of guidance services.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the school principal.

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The applicant will be required to follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal. Accomack County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

The Accomack County School System does not discriminate based on age, sex, handicap, race, religion, color, or national origin in its employment practices.

"We are an equal opportunity employer."

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $52,188 to $78,237 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Office
• 23296 Courthouse Ave.
• P.O. Box 330
• Accomac, Virginia 23301
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]