School Counselor: Student Wellness & College Readiness

Loudoun County Public Schools; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia seeks a School Counselor to support students' personal-social and academic development and to guide educational and career planning. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and staff to promote student well-being.

The counselor will deliver individual and group counseling, classroom instruction, and a data-driven counseling program in alignment with ASCA standards and the Loudoun County framework.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in school counseling from an accredited program.
• Eligibility for appropriate licensure or licensure through Virginia DHP.
• Experience in school counseling or guidance roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support personal-social, mental health, academic needs, and college/career readiness of students.
• Provide individual and small-group counseling.
• Deliver classroom instruction on counseling topics every 2–3 weeks in line with ASCA/VA standards.
• Develop and implement a Comprehensive School Counseling Program.
• Collect and report data to evaluate program effectiveness and equity.

Skills

Counseling theory

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Family collaboration

Data analysis

Technology use

Communication skills

Education

Master's in School Counseling

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia seeks a School Counselor to support students' personal-social and academic development and to guide educational and career planning. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and staff to promote student well-being.

The counselor will deliver individual and group counseling, classroom instruction, and a data-driven counseling program in alignment with ASCA standards and the Loudoun County framework.