Talent.com
School Counselor - High School
School Counselor - High SchoolLynchburg City Schools • Lynchburg, VA, United States
School Counselor - High School

School Counselor - High School

Lynchburg City Schools • Lynchburg, VA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

School Counselor GENERAL INFORMATION Title : School Counselor Department : Heritage High School Salary Grade : Teacher Pay Scale

FLSA Status : Exempt Site / Location : Heritage High School Reports to : Building Administrator Date : 08 / 12 / 2025 POSITION SUMMARY

  • To help all students develop skills in the areas of personal / social growth, educational planning, and career and vocational development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provides for the orientation to and interpretation of tests, and assists in administering tests.
  • Provides a broad-based career development program including awareness, exploration, and preparation activities at various grade levels.
  • Provides for group guidance activities in order to provide information, skill building, opportunities for personal growth and development, orientation, and assistance in decision-making.
  • Ensures that 60% of each counselor's time is spent counseling with students.
  • Individual counseling (one-on-one) and group counseling (growth engendering or remedial) are activities included in the 60% time category.
  • Works in cooperation with other school personnel in identifying students with special needs.
  • Provides liaison for collaboration between the school and community.
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date permanent records as outlined in the Management of the Student's Scholastic Record in the Public Schools of Virginia.
  • Assists each student and his / her parents / guardians in planning the best possible placement in classes, grade levels, in order that the student may attain maximum development.
  • Keeps abreast of research as it relates to guidance services.
  • Provides staff development activities for teachers and school staff regarding their involvement in the guidance program.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the principal and guidance director.
  • Teaching experience is strongly preferred.
  • LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES Personal Competencies

  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Ethical
  • Equity Minded
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Cultural Competence
  • Safety
  • Quality
  • Leadership Competencies

  • Models Excellent Customer Service
  • Thinks Strategically
  • Shows Initiative
  • Acts Decisively
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Works Collaboratively
  • Resolves Conflict Proactively
  • Functional Competencies

  • Technical Capabilities
  • Computer Literacy
  • Data Analysis and Management
  • Fiscal Planning and Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Master's degree in guidance counseling required.
  • Candidate must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Teacher's license in School Counseling Prek-12.
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

  • None
  • TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

  • None
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. AAP / EEO STATEMENT LCS is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. JOB STATUS : OPEN SALARY : Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here : DAYS : 210 START DATE : 2025-2026

    Create a job alert for this search

    School Counselor • Lynchburg, VA, United States

    Related jobs
    SY 25-26 - Licensed Elementary Teacher (2nd Grade)

    SY 25-26 - Licensed Elementary Teacher (2nd Grade)

    Focused Staffing • Lynchburg, VA, US
    Full-time
    Licensed Elementary Teacher (2nd Grade).Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for int...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Special Ed Teacher | Forest, Virginia

    Special Ed Teacher | Forest, Virginia

    Soliant • Forest, VA, US
    Full-time
    Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education, active Special Education Teacher license and minimum 1+ years Special Education Teacher experience required. Applicants who do not meet th...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    (SY 24) Elementary Teacher - Fourth Grade

    (SY 24) Elementary Teacher - Fourth Grade

    Focused Staffing • Lynchburg, VA, US
    Full-time
    Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and soci...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    AI Trainer - Freelance Annotator (Portuguese)

    AI Trainer - Freelance Annotator (Portuguese)

    Toloka Annotators • VA, US
    Remote
    Part-time
    Quick Apply
    Please submit your resume in English and indicate your level of English.The Toloka Annotators connects individuals with Generative AI projects from leading tech innovators.Our mission is to unlock ...Show more
    Last updated: 5 days ago
    Special Ed Teacher | Appomattox, Virginia

    Special Ed Teacher | Appomattox, Virginia

    Soliant • Appomattox, VA, US
    Full-time
    Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education, active Special Education Teacher license and minimum 1+ years Special Education Teacher experience required. Applicants who do not meet th...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    School Based Instructional Aide

    School Based Instructional Aide

    Intercept Health • Lexington, VA, US
    Full-time
    Hourly compensation expectation is up to $19 / hour (based on experience).Hours are Monday - Friday 7 AM - 4 : 00 PM.Intercept Health is a family-owned agency serving various mental and behavioral heal...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Special Education Teacher

    Special Education Teacher

    Eckerd Connects • Monroe, Virginia, United States, 24574-2771
    Full-time
    Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are pa...Show more
    Last updated: 24 days ago
    Primary School Counselor School year

    Primary School Counselor School year

    Buckingham County Public Schools • Buckingham, VA, United States
    Full-time
    Buckingham Primary School / Primary School Counselor.BUCKINGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.Provides a comprehensive guidance and counseling program for students on the elementary level, and provides servi...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Elementary Teacher - Third Grade

    Elementary Teacher - Third Grade

    Focused Staffing • Lynchburg, VA, US
    Full-time
    Elementary Teacher - Third Grade.The teacher will provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potenti...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Instructor in Japanese

    Instructor in Japanese

    InsideHigherEd • Lexington, Virginia, United States
    Full-time
    Washington and Lee University : East Asian Languages and Literatures.The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Washington & Lee University invites applications for a two-year Japanes...Show more
    Last updated: 3 days ago • Promoted
    Special Education Teacher - Lovingston, VA

    Special Education Teacher - Lovingston, VA

    Pediatric Developmental Services • Lovingston, VA, USA
    Full-time
    Quick Apply
    Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS).Are you passionate about helping all students reach their potential? Do you love working in a bright, active, positive environment? Are you interested in join...Show more
    Last updated: 6 days ago
    AI Trainer - Freelance Annotator (Korean)

    AI Trainer - Freelance Annotator (Korean)

    Toloka Annotators • VA, US
    Remote
    Part-time
    Quick Apply
    Please submit your resume in English and indicate your level of English.The Toloka Annotators connects individuals with Generative AI projects from leading tech innovators.Our mission is to unlock ...Show more
    Last updated: 6 days ago
    Special Ed Teacher - Lynchburg, Virginia

    Special Ed Teacher - Lynchburg, Virginia

    Soliant • Lynchburg, VA, US
    Full-time
    Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education, active Special Education Teacher license and minimum 1+ years Special Education Teacher experience required. Applicants who do not meet th...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    School Based Instructional Assistant

    School Based Instructional Assistant

    Intercept Health • Lexington, VA, USA
    Full-time
    Quick Apply
    Hourly compensation expectation is up to $19 / hour (based on experience).Hours are Monday - Friday 7 AM - 4 : 00 PM.Intercept Health is a family-owned agency serving. We help people grow and live their...Show more
    Last updated: 4 days ago
    Manassas Teachers

    Manassas Teachers

    Lightbridge Academy • VA, US
    Full-time
    Quick Apply
    If you have a love for children and enjoy fostering their “a-ha” moments… join our team!.We are seeking enthusiastic and happy teachers with a love for children ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago
    Special Education Teacher in Madison Heights, VA

    Special Education Teacher in Madison Heights, VA

    Soliant • Madison Heights, VA, US
    Full-time
    Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education, active Special Education Teacher license and minimum 1+ years Special Education Teacher experience required. Applicants who do not meet th...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Certified Academic Teacher

    Certified Academic Teacher

    Eckerd Connects • Monroe, VA, US
    Full-time
    Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are pa...Show more
    Last updated: 24 days ago • Promoted
    AI Trainer - Freelance Annotator (Italian)

    AI Trainer - Freelance Annotator (Italian)

    Toloka Annotators • VA, US
    Remote
    Part-time
    Quick Apply
    Please submit your resume in English and indicate your level of English.The Toloka Annotators connects individuals with Generative AI projects from leading tech innovators.Our mission is to unlock ...Show more
    Last updated: 7 days ago