SY 26-27 School Counselor - Elementary

To help all students develop skills in the areas of personal/social growth, educational planning, and career and vocational development.

• Provides for the orientation to and interpretation of tests, and assists in administering tests.
• Provides a broad-based career development program, including awareness, exploration, and preparation activities at various grade levels.
• Provides for group guidance activities in order to provide information, skill building, opportunities for personal growth and development, orientation, and assistance in decision-making.
• Ensures that 60% of each counselor's time is spent counseling with students.
• Individual counseling (one-on-one) and group counseling (growth-engendering or remedial) are activities included in the 60% time category.
• Works in cooperation with other school personnel in identifying students with special needs.
• Provides liaison for collaboration between the school and community.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date permanent records as outlined in the Management of the Student's Scholastic Record in the Public Schools of Virginia.
• Assists each student and his/her parents/guardians in planning the best possible placement in classes and grade levels, in order that the student may attain maximum development.
• Keeps abreast of research as it relates to guidance services.
• Provides staff development activities for teachers and school staff regarding their involvement in the guidance program.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal and guidance director.
• Teaching experience is strongly preferred.

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

• Master's degree in guidance counseling required.
• Candidate must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Teacher's license in School Counseling, PreK-12.

• Knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development.
• Knowledge of counseling theories, techniques, and best practices.
• Knowledge of academic, career, and social-emotional development standards.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and behavior management strategies.
• Skilled in individual and group counseling techniques.
• Skilled in crisis prevention, intervention, and response.
• Skilled in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skilled in collaborating with students, families, staff, and community agencies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive school counseling programs.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to facilitate classroom guidance lessons and group activities.
• Ability to advocate for student needs and promote student success.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• None 

• Reliable transportation necessary.
• Minimal travel within the City of Lynchburg as needed.