SY 26-27 School Counselor

Lynchburg City Schools • Lynchburg, VA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The School Counselor position at Perrymont Elementary School is designed to assist all students in developing essential skills across personal/social growth, educational planning, and career/vocational development. This role involves providing comprehensive guidance services to support student well-being and academic success.

Requirements

• Masters degree guidance counseling required.
• Candidate must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Teacher's license in School Counseling Prek-12.
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides for the orientation to and interpretation of tests, and assists in administering tests.
• Provides a broad-based career development program including awareness, exploration, and preparation activities at various grade levels.
• Provides for group guidance activities in order to provide information, skill building, opportunities for personal growth and development, orientation, and assistance in decision-making.
• Ensures that 60% of each counselor's time is spent counseling with students, including individual and group counseling.
• Works in cooperation with other school personnel in identifying students with special needs.
• Provides liaison for collaboration between the school and community.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date permanent records as outlined in the Management of the Student's Scholastic Record in the Public Schools of Virginia.
• Assists each student and his/her parents/guardians in planning the best possible placement in classes, grade levels, in order that the student may attain maximum development.
• Keeps abreast of research as it relates to guidance services.
• Provides staff development activities for teachers and school staff regarding their involvement in the guidance program.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal and guidance director.

Benefits

• Salary based on LCS Employee Pay Scales

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level