PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: School Counselor
FLSA: Exempt Professional
REPORTS TO: Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 11-month employee
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
- Must have a Master’s Degree
- Must have a Postgraduate Professional License
Must have Virginia licensure as School Counselor Pre-kindergarten (PK)-12
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PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university and possession of or ability to obtain a Virginia postgraduate professional license with an endorsement as a school counselor and some experience in counseling.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of school counseling; thorough knowledge of special education policies and procedures; thorough knowledge of standardized testing procedures; thorough knowledge of school administration; thorough knowledge of community agencies available to serve and assist students; general knowledge of casework methods and procedures; ability to conduct interview sessions effectively and to analyze attitudes and problems objectively; ability to counsel students and parents on sensitive problems and to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and outside agencies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs difficult professional work advising, assisting, orienting, testing and counseling students; consults with and reports to parents, teachers, administrators and support personnel; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the school Principal.
- Counsels with students on an individual and/or group basis. Consults, orients and conducts training with parents individually and in small groups by telephone and in person.
- Prepares and presents sessions to students regarding personal growth, school adjustment, career development, self-concept, attendance and related matters.
- Provides scheduled and spontaneous discussions with teachers, administrators, parents and outside agency personnel;
- Provides classroom group counseling sessions.
- Participates in child study and eligibility committees for special education.
- Registers students and provides orientation regarding procedures and expectations, advises on subject selection.
- Schedules, keeps records and administers tests, reports and interprets test results for students, parents and administrators.
- Provides academic counseling.
- Counsels students in the solution of personal problems, explores possible interventions and strategies on matters such as physical, mental or substance abuse, rape, pregnancy or suicide
- Provides information on programs and services regarding college, employment and other alternatives.
- Serves as liaison with school and community services, court services, social services, etc.
- Verifies rank and grade point averages; maintains records and generates reports using the Student Information System.
- Prepares and maintains enrollment and scheduling information and assists in recognition and other incentive programs.
- May serve as school Test Coordinator.
- Performs related tasks as required.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Attends all meetings and training sessions as directed
- Assists administrators with the administration and interpretation of standardized tests scores for students and parents
- Facilitates informational evening sessions for parents regarding financial aid, Advanced Placement coursework, and college night
- Attends Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 meetings
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or his/her designee
SALARY RANGE: $56,298.12-$83,188.47
