Student Growth & Career Counselor

Park View Elementary; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Park View Elementary in Portsmouth, Virginia is hiring a School Counselor to perform counseling, guidance and paraprofessional support for students and families. This role reports to the Building Principal and requires collaboration with teachers, administrators and outside agencies to support student success.

The position emphasizes counseling on enrollment, academics, personal development and career planning, with a focus on wellbeing and school adjustment for students.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Professional License with endorsement in School Counseling.
• Some experience in counseling.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students individually and in small groups on enrollment, academics, scheduling and college/career opportunities.
• Provides counseling relating to interpersonal, personal and family matters.
• Prepares and presents sessions on personal growth, school adjustment and career development.
• Advises students on course selection and interprets test results for students, parents and administrators.
• Coordinates with teachers, parents and outside agencies to support student needs.
• Informs students of available community services and resources.

Skills

Counseling

Interpersonal communication

Student support

Education

Postgraduate Professional License in School Counseling

Job description

Park View Elementary in Portsmouth, Virginia is hiring a School Counselor to perform counseling, guidance and paraprofessional support for students and families. This role reports to the Building Principal and requires collaboration with teachers, administrators and outside agencies to support student success.

The position emphasizes counseling on enrollment, academics, personal development and career planning, with a focus on wellbeing and school adjustment for students.