SALEM CITY SCHOOLS IS SEARCHING FOR A SCHOOL COUNSELOR FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR AT ANDREW LEWIS MIDDLE SCHOOL.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK:
Performs difficult professional work advising, assisting, orienting, testing and counseling students; consults with and reports to parents, teachers, administrators and support personnel; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the school Principal and Coordinator of School Counseling.  This is an exempt position as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act.  Employees holding exempt positions often are required to follow a flexible work schedule, which may include working extended hours to meet specific job responsibilities.  The contracted salary covers all hours worked.
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, and some light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires standing, walking and fingering; 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:
Counseling students, providing guidance concerning attendance, enrollment, academics, scheduling, college and career opportunities; providing counseling relating to social, interpersonal, personal and family situations and occurrences.  The School Counselor also…...
• Counsels with students on an individual and/or group basis;
• Consults, orients and conducts training with parents individually and in small groups by telephone and in person;
• Prepares and presents sessions to students regarding personal growth, school adjustment, career development, self-concept, attendance and related matters;
• Provides scheduled and spontaneous discussions with teachers, administrators, parents and outside agency personnel;
• Provides classroom group guidance sessions;
• Participates in child study and eligibility committees for special education;
• Registers students and provides orientation regarding procedures and expectations, advise on subject selection;
• Schedules, keeps records and administers tests, reports and interprets test results for students, parents and administrators;
• Provides academic counseling;
• Counsels students in the solution of personal problems, explores possible interventions and strategies on matters such as physical, mental or substance abuse, rape, pregnancy or suicide; make appointments, referrals, records and reports;
• Provides information on programs and services regarding college, employment and other alternatives;
• Serves as liaison with school and community services, court services, social services, etc.;
• Verifies rank and grade point averages; maintains records and makes reports;
• Prepares and maintains enrollment and scheduling information and award and recognition and other programs;
• Performs related tasks as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of school guidance counseling; thorough knowledge of special education policies and procedures; thorough knowledge of standardized testing procedures; thorough knowledge of school administration; thorough knowledge of community agencies available to serve and assist students; general knowledge of casework methods and procedures; ability to conduct interviews and guidance sessions effectively and to analyze attitudes and problems objectively; ability to counsel students and parents on sensitive problems and to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and outside agencies.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university and possession of or ability to obtain a Virginia postgraduate professional license with an endorsement in school guidance and some experience in counseling.
Revised March 2019
SALEM CITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Primary Location Andrew Lewis Middle School Salary Range $48,396.00 / Per Year Shift Type Full-Time