What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counseling - 220 Days (2025-26 SY) position at HCPS - Short Pump Middle School?
About Us
Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.
Our Mission: Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social, and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.
General Statement of Duties
This vacancy is for the coming 2025-26 school year.
- This is a 220 Day/10.5 Month position.
- Must have a Master's Degree in School Counseling.
- To provide direct professional, educational, career and general developmental counseling services to students.
Essential Duties
The physical demands of this assignment include the ability to sit and stand for extended periods and the ability to lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Provides academic, personal/social, and career counseling
- Conducts classroom guidance lessons and small group counseling
- Coordinates comprehensive school counseling program
- Communicate with parents and agency representatives
- Designs and implements behavior modification programs for students
- Coordinates teacher and parent conferences as needed
- Interprets test data and student records for parents and teachers
- Daily attendance
- Engaged and on task
- Performs other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
Post-graduate certification/licensure/endorsement in elementary, middle, or high school guidance by the Virginia Department of Education.- Master's Degree with emphasis in guidance and/or school counseling and three years of successful school counseling experience.
Additional Information
This is a 220-day position with an August 4, 2025 start date.
- Minimum annual starting salary: $61,663.91* (Masters)
- The compensation listed above is based on the current 2024-25 SY compensation rates and may be subject to any increases provided in the 2025-26 HCPS school board budget to be released in May.
Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted by the school.
How To Apply
To be considered for this vacancy, you should upload the following documents and credentials to our online recruiting platform at henricoschools.us/careers/.
- Teaching Resume
- Copy of your Virginia or out-of-state teaching license
- Official or unofficial college transcripts
- Copies of your Praxis scores (if available)
Henrico County Public Schools
Department of Human Resources
P. O. Box 23120
3820 Nine Mile Road
Henrico, VA 23223
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EOE/Accommodations Upon Request
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Salary : $61,664