ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR

• 195 DAY job in Dumfries Dumfries, Virginia

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VA Prince William County Public Schools Employer:

Prince William County Public Schools Job Ref:

Ref_183570

Country:

United States State:

Virginia•

VA City:

Dumfries Zip Code:

20112 ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

• 195 DAY

JOB STATUS

OPEN

EFFECTIVE

2026-27

POSTING NUMBER:

00059845

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT:

Dumfries

ES LOCATION

Dumfries,VA

POSITION TITLE

ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

• 195 DAY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS

An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

JOB SUMMARY

This position supports the academic success of all students by the development and management of a comprehensive school counseling program that is preventative in design and developmental in nature. This position plans, designs and implements a school counseling program that is in alignment with national, state, local standards and individual school’s needs. This position delivers, manages and evaluates services using the American School Counseling Association’s (ASCA) National Model as the guide. This position functions as leader, advocate, collaborator and agent of systemic change in support of all students’ needs. This position helps ensure that effective strategies are employed to encourage the maximum development of academic, career and personal/social goals of all students.

Job Description DAYS:

195 FULL

TIME/PART TIME

.2

School Counselor, Elementary Job Code:

000510

Job Title:

School Counselor, Elementary FLSA Status:

Exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00012

Reports To:

Assigned Supervisor Calendar

• Primary:

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• 195 Inst Mission Statement
• We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.
• We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.
• We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student and employee every day.

Job Summary This position supports the academic success of all students by the development and management of a comprehensive school counseling program that is preventative in design and developmental in nature. This position plans, designs and implements a school counseling program that is in alignment with national, state, local standards and individual school's needs. This position delivers, manages and evaluates services using the American School Counseling Association's (ASCA) National Model as the guide. This position functions as leader, advocate, collaborator and agent of systemic change in support of all students' needs. This position helps ensure that effective strategies are employed to encourage the maximum development of academic, career and personal/social goals of all students. Essential Responsibilities This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

PWCS requires that each employee:

works collaboratively with all stakeholders in execution of division strategic plan, "Elevate 2030." establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, communicate effectively, relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population, report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled, perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program, have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology, participate in the annual professional growth planning process, and recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct. Essential Responsibilities

• specific to this job
• Works within the beliefs, philosophy, and mission statements that have been approved and align with the school, school district and state mission
• Plans, organizes and delivers a comprehensive school counseling program based upon the developmental and individual needs of students and in collaboration with building level administrators
• Develops a written plan for effective delivery of services based on state and local standards, current school data and individual student's needs
• Advocates for the elimination of barriers to access and assure a rigorous education for all students
• Maintains current communication and appropriate resources for stakeholders
• Applies legal and ethical standards of the role of the school counselor
• Delivers counseling services through classroom instruction, interdisciplinary curriculum, group activities, individual or small group appraisal and advisement, consultation, individual and small group counseling, crisis counseling/response and peer facilitation
• Collaborates with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other educational specialists to develop academic, career and personal/social skills for all students
• Applies professional training to collect, analyze and interpret and use relevant data to guide students' academic, social and career achievement
• Develops an effective referral and follow up process with in-house support and outside agencies
• Provides leadership, intervention and support when crisis counseling is appropriate
• Manages the school counseling program through the effective use of calendars, action plans, and management agreements
• Devotes no less than 60% of their time providing direct services to students with the remaining time devoted to program management, system support and accountability
• Collaborates with parents, teachers and administrators to ensure the effective implementation of the school counseling program and reflection of the school's goals
• Implements data-driven action plans that align with school and comprehensive counseling program goals, impact the issues of closing the gap and allow effective monitoring of student's progress
• Utilizes data to perform yearly program audit to evaluate the schools counseling program's effectiveness
• Collects and use data to direct the program needs and direction
• Provides regular result reports to administrators, teachers and appropriate shareholders
• Monitors impact issues such as academic achievement, discipline referrals, attendance and assist with and support appropriate interventions
• Completes other duties as assigned that align with the American School Counselors Association (ASCA) recommendations
• Other Duties as Assigned Other Job Responsibilities Qualifications for Successful Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors
• Ability to uphold the ethical and professional standards of professional counseling practices and support and maintain the development of a school counseling program that is based on the American School Counselors Association (ASCA) National Model Education or Equivalency Requirements Minimum/ Preferred Education level Description Minimum Master's Degree School counseling from an approved school counselor education program Work Experience Requirements Equivalent to at least Type Area or Field 1 year3 years5 years10 yearsNoneSome portionSignificant portion Specific Minimum of 100 clock hours of practicum experience in one setting (PreK-6 or 7-12) and an internship of 100 hours minimum in a different setting (PreK-6 or 7-12).

For school counselors without previous counseling experience, it is recommended that the internship have been completed at the elementary school level Certification and License Requirements Certifications/ Licensures Comments State Meets Virginia requirements for certification with an endorsement as a school counselor Work Environment and Physical and Mental Requirements The work environment and physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters and is expected to meet while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Type:

INDOOR:

Work is performed in a standard office, classroom, or indoor environment. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; however, employees may be exposed to minor inconveniences such as occasional noise, exposure to computer screens, crowded working conditions, and/or minor heating, cooling or ventilation problems.

Area of Interest:

Education:

K-12

Job Category:

Higher-Ed/Education Position type:

Full-Time Post Date:

08/03/26