What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAVE SPRING HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL COUNSELING COORDINATOR 2025-26 position at Roanoke County Schools?
Roanoke County Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for the position of Cave Spring High School Counseling Coordinator for the -26 school year.
GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK :
Performs challenging 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 and Director of School Counseling.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- 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 presentations;
- Participates in child study and eligibility committees for special education;
- Registers students and provides orientation regarding procedures and expectations, advise 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. Completes suicide assessments and participates in threat assessments as needed. Makes appointments & referrals;
- Provides information on career exploration and ensures completion of ACP’s and other state requirements. Assists students with exploring colleges and careers;
- Serves as liaison with school and community services, court services, social services, etc.;
- Verifies grade point averages; maintains records and makes reports
- Ensures accuracy and processing of all transcripts for courses that have credits.
- Prepares and maintains enrollment and scheduling information and award and recognition and other programs;
- Performs related tasks as required.
COORDINATION :
STUDENT RECORDS :
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 interviews and classroom 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.
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 in school counseling and some experience in counseling.
3 Years of Middle or High School Counseling Experience (preferred)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Please refer to the RCPS Pay Plan located on the RCPS website for current salary information.
Salary : $57,492 - $91,962
