High Schools - 239 Day School Counselor

Position Details

General Statement of Duties The successful candidate will support a comprehensive secondary school counseling program that promotes students’ academic, career, and personal/social development through both individual and group services. As a student advocate and a member of the educational team, the counselor will take a proactive role in supporting, influencing, and enhancing student learning. Responsibilities include consulting and collaborating with teachers, administrators, support staff, families, and community resource partners; coordinating appropriate services for students; and serving as a liaison between the school, community agencies, and post‑secondary opportunities. Essential Duties Must have a thorough knowledge of the curriculum, instruction, and counseling/guidance theory and practice. Counseling skills must include problem identification/analysis skills and basic therapy resolution. Communication skills, both oral and written, must be highly developed to meet the diverse needs of the clientele, professional staff, and other community agencies. Must be able to organize and carry out student activity programs, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Counsels students on personal problems, careers, peer relationships, and attendance problems Conducts small and large group guidance sessions Maintains and updates student cumulative folders Communicates with parents and agency representatives concerning student problems Designs and implements behavior modification programs for students Coordinates teacher and parent conferences as needed Interprets test data and student records for parents and teachers Plays a major role in Child Study activities Daily attendance Engaged and on task Performs other duties as required Additional Information This is an 11-month (239-day) position with a contractual start date of July 20, 2026. Salary will be prorated based on the official start date. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by the school. Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as positions may be filled prior to the posted closing date. Minimum Requirements Applicant must have a post-graduate certification/licensure/endorsement in secondary school counseling through the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). The physical demands of this assignment include the ability to sit and stand for extended periods and the ability to lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds. Background Check Disclosure Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation State Police Criminal History Investigation Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation Tuberculosis Screening/Test Benefits For information about our benefits, visit our website: https://www.henricoschools.us/page/employee-benefits EEO Statement Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. EOE/Accommodations Upon Request