High School Counselor - 26/27

*By applying to this position, your application will be considered part of our applicant pool for the 2026-2027 School Year. As site-specific, position-specific openings arise leading up to the new school year, you may be contacted and invited to apply for opportunities that align with your qualifications and experience. We also encourage you to set up notifications to receive email alerts from SchoolSpring when site-specific positions are posted. With this initial application, your criteria is saved with SchoolSpring, making it faster and easier to apply for specific openings as they become available. Advertised salaries are reflective of the 2025-2026 School Year and will be updated after 2026-2027 School Year budget approval.*

Job Summary: 

The School Counselor will provide individual and group counseling services to address the needs and concerns of a diverse student population in support of their academic, career, and social/emotional development. Counselors will also work closely with parents, teachers, and administrators to foster a positive school culture to enhance student well-being.

Essential Functions:      

• Advises and counsels students regarding academic, career and social/emotional concerns.
• Assesses individual, group, and program needs and plans for the appropriate use of time, materials, and resources for responsive measures.
• Uses a variety of assessment strategies and instruments to make both short-term and long-term goals to prove student learning; monitors goal progress; supports student achievement of established goals. 
• Evaluates student progress; provides students with prompt specific evaluative feedback; maintains appropriate records. 
• Provides mediation services for student conflicts with the assistance of administration.
• Works in conjunction with teachers and other counselors and administration to prepare students for the transition from middle school to high school.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Consults with parents, teachers and administrators on specific matters (personal and/or educational).
• Assists in referrals, in collaboration with the building administrator(s), and the psychologist, for specialized services beyond those provided by the school.
• Works collaboratively with staff, families, and community resources to support the success of a diverse student population.
• Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with peers, school personnel, and the community to promote and support student learning.
• Models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions.
• Creates a supportive learning environment for all students that encourages social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
• Participates in curriculum development, faculty committees, and student activity sponsorship, as requested.
• Reports any pertinent information to the building administrators in case of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Education and Experience:

Required

• A Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Successful completion of a state-approved Counselor Preparation Program
• Two (2) years of successful, full-time, school counseling experience in a public or an accredited nonpublic school

Employment Terms: Enmployment may be offered as a 10-Month (200 Day), 10.5-Month (210 Day), 11-Month (220 Day) -OR- 12-Month (240 Day) contract, at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually. Additional compensation awarded for credits earned toward additional degrees.  New employees to Spotsylvania County will be compensated for up to 20 years of experience.