2026-2027 School Counselor - Christiansburg High School
About The Position
The School Counselor supports the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students through a comprehensive school counseling program. The counselor collaborates with students, families, teachers, administrators, and community partners to promote student success, remove barriers to learning, and help students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to achieve their educational and career goals. Responsibilities include providing individual and group counseling, academic advising, crisis intervention, college and career planning, and consultation with staff and families while fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive school environment.
Requirements
- Hold or be eligible for a Virginia Department of Education license with appropriate endorsement as a school counselor, PreK-12 or equivalent
- Hold a master’s degree in counseling with an emphasis in school counseling
- Demonstrate an ability to support students by cooperatively working with school administrators, parents/guardians, and teachers
- Utilize Google Drive and possess expertise in using technology in education
- Create and maintain an inclusive, supportive learning environment that respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of all students
- Communicate effectively with strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Engage and collaborate effectively with parents and families
- Collaborate with other teachers and contribute to a positive team environment
- Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities
Nice To Haves
- Counselor and teaching experience
Responsibilities
- Support the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students.
- Collaborate with students, families, teachers, administrators, and community partners.
- Promote student success and remove barriers to learning.
- Help students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to achieve their educational and career goals.
- Provide individual and group counseling.
- Provide academic advising.
- Provide crisis intervention.
- Assist with college and career planning.
- Consult with staff and families.
- Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive school environment.
Benefits
- Anthem Medical Plans
- Ameritas Vision Plan
- Delta Dental Plan
- Carilion EAP
- Generous Employee Leave Benefits (PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave)
- Sick leave bank for extended medical absences
- Wellness leave
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Group Life Insurance
- Employee Sick Leave Bank
- Collective Bargaining Agreement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
