Student Success Counselor | Academic & Career Guidance

AZALEA GARDENS MIDDLE; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

AZALEA GARDENS MIDDLE in Norfolk, VA seeks a School Counselor to deliver a comprehensive counseling program. The role focuses on academic achievement, career readiness, and social-emotional development through individual, small-group, and classroom guidance services.

The counselor will provide direct services at least 60% of the day, assist in postsecondary planning, and collaborate with teachers and families to support student success across grades.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Counseling.
• Virginia School Counselor License with endorsements.
• TB screening confirming absence of contagious tuberculosis.
• Ability to counsel individuals and small groups of students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group counseling for academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Deliver direct counseling services for at least 60% of the workday.
• Support student development in self-concept, decision-making, conflict resolution, and coping skills.
• Assist dropout prevention efforts and student engagement initiatives.
• Guide students in course selection and postsecondary planning.
• Deliver classroom guidance and prevention programs; collaborate with teachers.

Skills

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Group counseling

Education

Master's degree in School Counseling

Tools

Guidance Information System

Job description

AZALEA GARDENS MIDDLE in Norfolk, VA seeks a School Counselor to deliver a comprehensive counseling program. The role focuses on academic achievement, career readiness, and social-emotional development through individual, small-group, and classroom guidance services.

The counselor will provide direct services at least 60% of the day, assist in postsecondary planning, and collaborate with teachers and families to support student success across grades.