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School Counselor

Employer
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Location
Virginia Beach, VA, US
Salary
Competitive

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School Counselor

King's Grant Elementary School

Virginia Beach , VA

Certified - Position - School Counselor

Job Number 3700187759

Start Date

Open Date 11/12/2021

Closing Date

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the building principal plans and provides for appropriate services for students. Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of all students. Monitor and evaluate student outcomes. Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and community. Develop, select and modify guidance lessons and materials to meet the needs of all students. Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
  • Provide services to students in the areas of academic, personal/social and career development.
  • Counsel students individually and in small groups.
  • Conduct classroom guidance activities. Expose students to career exploration and interest inventories (Kuder, VA Career View, VA View, VA Mentor and Workplace Readiness Skills).
  • Review school data frequently to ensure that the school counseling program is meeting the academic, career and personal/social development of all students.
  • Prepare reports, records, lists and all other required information and data.
  • Encourage teacher/parent communication and community involvement.
  • Assist students in conflict resolution.
  • Manage crises.
  • Assist in the identification of students with special needs.
  • Refer students to intervention/remediation programs, as well as, academic and alternative programs to ensure academic success and personal well-being.
  • Interpret student records.
  • Initiate student programs.
  • Refer students to appropriate school personnel and community agencies.
  • Participate in SST, Child Study and 504 meetings.
  • Participate in parent/teacher conferences.
  • Serve as resource for school personnel and parents.
  • Maintain a variety of files/records and departmental library of supplementary and reference materials.
  • Follow required procedures and practices.
  • Submit monthly time and task reports electronically.
  • Attend division-wide counselor meetings.
  • Participate in professional development activities.
  • Perform related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of counseling theories and skills, group dynamics, and small group processes; extensive knowledge of K-12 child and multi-cultural development; demonstrates working knowledge of the ASCA Model; knowledge of K-12 instructional programs; knowledge of Virginia Standards of Learning; working knowledge of the juvenile justice system and laws that apply to juveniles; thorough knowledge of local, state and federal standards; demonstrates considerable knowledge of FERPA, IDEA, McKinney-Vento Act, ESL and laws concerning student rights and confidentiality, as well as, other state and federal mandates; working knowledge of student database systems; thorough knowledge of standardized testing and procedures and interpretation of scores; working knowledge of gifted and special education programs; knowledge of promotion and retention requirements; excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills; ability to work with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master's Degree from an approved school counselor education program; or endorsement in school counseling with Virginia certification in school counseling. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
HOW TO APPLY
Please see "Job Posting Link" below for a complete job description.

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Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Job Posting Link https://www.vbschools.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_78010/File/Employment/Apply%20Now/Resources/jobs/SchCounselor.pdf

Salary Range:
From/To

Instructional Experience-Based Step Pay Scale

Salary will be based on years of full-time creditable, verified work experience.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools Offers:
  • Membership in the Virginia Retirement System
  • Comprehensive Benefits Plan
  • Personal Reasons Leave & Sick Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development
  • Leadership Development


FTE 1.000

Start Date 2021-2022 School Yr

Additional Job Information
START DATE FOR THIS POSITION: 12/21/2021

Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33, 4-4, 4-6)

To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at (757) 263-1133, 2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.

Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: (757) 263-1133 (voice); (757) 263-1240 (TDD) or email at: vbcpshr@vbschools.com.

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