School Counselor

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE : School Counselor

FLSA : Exempt Professional

REPORTS TO : Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 10-month employee

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED :

• Must have a Master's Degree
• Must have a Postgraduate Professional License
• Must have Virginia licensure as School Counselor Pre-kindergarten (PK)-12

PREFERRED 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 as a school counselor and some experience in counseling.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of school 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 interview 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

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.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS :

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