- 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, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- 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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
- Reliable transportation necessary.
- Minimal travel within the City of Lynchburg as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
