Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking a School Counselor to join our team at Wilderness Elementary School, home of the Wildcats, for the 2025-2026 School Year! 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Successful completion of a state-approved Counselor Preparation Program
• Ability to obtain appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board

• 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.
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