An Academic or Guidance Counselor provides guidance to students in elementary, middle and high schools to help them succeed academically and socially. Works with school teachers and administrators to address problems that affect student performance, and identifies resources for students and families. Helps high school students to plan academic course work and advises on the college search and application process.
School Counselor
Fauquier County Public Schools
Fauquier County Public Schools - Warrenton, Virginia Job Details
Job ID:
5883418
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Performs responsible professional guidance, counseling, assessment, communication, human relations, safety, and support of a student
or group for academic development, career development and for personal/social development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude
them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Provides and is accountable for the guidance, counseling, assessment, communication, human relations, safety, and support of a
student or group for academic development, career development and for personal/social development.
Provides direct support services to individual students, small groups, and classrooms. Completes assessments, referrals, and
counseling with students and families.
Conduct professional development workshop on identifying at-risk students.
Serves as a resource for teachers, staff, and parents regarding the developmental needs of students.
Assist students choosing class courses and advise students regarding academic and extracurricular activities. Provide students
with college scholarship/financial aid information, training manuals, and catalogs.
Completes written reports as needed or as requested by Principal. Completes reports as required by Federal, State, and local
agencies.
Maintain records to document interactions, interventions, and decisions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of child growth and development; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must currently hold a Master's degree in school counseling and hold, or be eligible to hold, a Postgraduate Professional or Pupil
Personnel services license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with endorsement as a School Counselor.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or
constantly to move objects; work requires repetitive typing and hand-writing; vocal communication is required for expressing or
exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity
is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing
general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
None
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
