Student Support & Graduation Advisor

Young World Physical Education; Rural Retreat (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wythe County Public Schools in Rural Retreat, Virginia seeks a Student Support Advisor to assist high school students with graduation planning, interventions, and career guidance. The role emphasizes data-informed strategies, student mentoring, and collaboration with families and community partners.

The ideal candidate holds a Virginia teaching license with endorsements and a Master’s in school counseling, with experience supporting at‑risk students and crisis intervention.

Qualifications

• Virginia licensure to teach with endorsements in assigned areas.
• Master's degree in school counseling or related field.
• Experience with at-risk students.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies.
• Ability to apply progressive verbal/non-verbal strategies to de-escalate situations.
• Enthusiasm for working with high school students.
• Professional and personal qualities to work with students, staff, parents, and community.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group guidance on graduation and planning.
• Develop and track graduation plans; remove barriers to graduation.
• Partner with community organizations to support graduation goals.
• Counsel students on academics, careers, and life choices.
• Establish rapport and promote pro-social skills.
• Maintain parental communication and proactive partnerships.
• Monitor student behaviors and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Manage challenging student Behaviors and mentor at-risk students.
• Guide students to develop knowledge and attitudes for success in school.
• Provide occupational information programs on the world of work.
• Be a positive role model and maintain confidentiality.
• Keep current information on community services for referrals.
• Adhere to confidentiality laws.
• Analyze data for students and subgroups (tests, records).
• Interpret data to teachers, parents, and students.
• Collaborate with teachers on group guidance sessions.
• Support school teams.
• Identify interventions for at-risk students.
• Link area social agencies with at-risk students/parents; train parents and teachers.
• Work with peers to support school mission.
• Liaise between school and community agencies on student problems.
• Provide crisis interventions and coordinate resources.
• Offer workshops to parents about crisis and graduation.
• Manage and oversee 504 plans.
• Attend professional development.
• Evaluate program effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Student counseling

Parental communication

Education

Virginia teaching license with endorsements

Master's degree in school counseling

Job description

Wythe County Public Schools in Rural Retreat, Virginia seeks a Student Support Advisor to assist high school students with graduation planning, interventions, and career guidance. The role emphasizes data-informed strategies, student mentoring, and collaboration with families and community partners.

The ideal candidate holds a Virginia teaching license with endorsements and a Master’s in school counseling, with experience supporting at‑risk students and crisis intervention.