Parkside Elementary School Counselor - 24/25 SY

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking a School Counselor to join our team at Parkside Elementary, home of the Eagles! As a School Counselor, you will provide individual and group counseling services to address the needs and concerns of a diverse student population in support of their academic goals and social/emotional development. 

Take our advice - You're not going to want to miss this opportunity to join our incredible team. 

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.

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
• Ability to obtain appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board

About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our student's success. Here, YOU make a difference. 

The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare benefit plans, enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match, FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and employer paid Life Insurance.

To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools and our teams, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/.

Employment Terms: Employment 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. 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.

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible 

Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.

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Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.

Salary : $55,531 - $89,303