Henrico County Virginia
260 Day Vocational School Counselor (Split- Assignment)
Henrico County Virginia, Glen Allen, Virginia, United States, 23060
General Statement of Duties
This position will develop, manage, deliver, and assess a comprehensive school counseling program to all students attending the ACE Center at AVR that addresses the academic achievement, social/emotional/mental health and wellness, and college and career readiness needs of all students in grades 11-12 in alignment with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model, ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success, and the Standards for School Counseling Programs in Virginia Public Schools.
Minimum Professional Requirements
Must possess an understanding of evidence-based school counseling interventions and programs, with a special emphasis on the application of such services in a fully virtual school setting. Must have a thorough knowledge of culturally responsive, trauma-informed school counseling practices delivered within a multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) framework. Must have an understanding of the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Standards of Accreditation with a thorough knowledge of current graduation requirements in Virginia and demonstrated experience in supporting students with academic and career planning initiatives and post-secondary planning. Must possess strong computer and technical skills with experience in leveraging technology to enhance the school counseling program. Communication skills, both oral and written, must be highly developed to meet the diverse needs of all students in an online environment. Must be able to educate students and their families on how to participate in the virtual school counseling relationship to minimize/prevent potential misunderstandings due to lack of verbal cues and inability to read body language or other visual cues that provide contextual meaning to the process and relationship. Must have a Master's Degree in Counseling with a concentration in School Counseling.
Essential Duties
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.
Professional Duties
Help students navigate critical and emergency situations. This includes, but is not limited to, recognizing and responding to student mental and/or behavioral health crises; offering short-term intervention, referral and follow up; and providing Tier I, II, and III crisis counseling support in the aftermath of a school-community emergency/crisis. Provides scheduled, short-term, goal-focused counseling sessions utilizing evidence-based practices (EVP) with individual students based on an identified area of need. Provides brief, on-demand counseling support utilizing evidence-based practices (EBP) to individual students experiencing emotional distress. Provides scheduled ongoing skills-based, process, or psychoeducational counseling sessions with small groups of students. Provides brief, on-demand conflict resolution and mediation to small groups of students as needed. Provides school counseling whole group lessons, sessions, and activities delivered to all students addressing the Academic, College & Career Readiness, Social/Emotional and Mental Health & Wellness domains. Facilitates school-wide programming that directly promotes or addresses an identified need in the areas of student attendance, behavior or achievement. Works in collaboration with the Career Development Facilitator and Work Based Learning Coordinator to support students in analyzing their abilities, interests, skills and achievement to help them develop immediate and long-range educational, career, and personal goals Assists students in exploring and pursuing educational opportunities available in the division and community. Coordinates and facilitates the publicity, recruitment, and application efforts of the academic programs offered to include school presentations, center-wide visitations, and open houses. Serves as a liaison for high school counselors and students who attend the ACE Center. Supports students in identifying, planning for, and pursuing postsecondary opportunities. Consults with professionals inside and outside of the school building to assist in identifying and addressing barriers to student achievement. Links students and families with appropriate community services as needed. Coordinates the retrieval/dissemination of special education information between feeder high schools and ACE Center. Collaborates with school stakeholders to design and implement support services or programs that promote student achievement, attendance, and behavior and advocate for equity and access for all students. Gathers/analyzes school data to create annual student outcome goals that directly support the School Quality Plan. Identifies and plans for the implementation of evidence-based practices and interventions and monitors and reports program impact on student achievement, behavior, and/or attendance regularly. Participates in division, state, and national professional development activities as appropriate and incorporates learning into professional practice. Performs other duties as assigned. 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. Minimum Qualifications
Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) pupil personnel services license with School Counselor PreK-12 endorsement required. Master's Degree in Counseling with a concentration in School Counseling from a state-approved graduate program required. Certified Trauma Practitioner preferred. Additional Information
This is a 12 Month/260-day assignment with a July 1, 2025, contractual start date.
Minimum annual starting salary:
$ 75,519.45. (Masters) Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted by the school.
How To Apply
To be considered for this vacancy, you should upload the following documents and credentials:
Professional Resume Copy of Pupil Personnel Services License Copies of supporting credentials and certifications
Information may be uploaded to our online recruiting platform at https://www.henricoschools.us/page/careers.
Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Rd.
Henrico, VA 23223
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.
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
Currency USD
Main Organization Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
This position will develop, manage, deliver, and assess a comprehensive school counseling program to all students attending the ACE Center at AVR that addresses the academic achievement, social/emotional/mental health and wellness, and college and career readiness needs of all students in grades 11-12 in alignment with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model, ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success, and the Standards for School Counseling Programs in Virginia Public Schools.
Minimum Professional Requirements
Must possess an understanding of evidence-based school counseling interventions and programs, with a special emphasis on the application of such services in a fully virtual school setting. Must have a thorough knowledge of culturally responsive, trauma-informed school counseling practices delivered within a multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) framework. Must have an understanding of the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Standards of Accreditation with a thorough knowledge of current graduation requirements in Virginia and demonstrated experience in supporting students with academic and career planning initiatives and post-secondary planning. Must possess strong computer and technical skills with experience in leveraging technology to enhance the school counseling program. Communication skills, both oral and written, must be highly developed to meet the diverse needs of all students in an online environment. Must be able to educate students and their families on how to participate in the virtual school counseling relationship to minimize/prevent potential misunderstandings due to lack of verbal cues and inability to read body language or other visual cues that provide contextual meaning to the process and relationship. Must have a Master's Degree in Counseling with a concentration in School Counseling.
Essential Duties
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.
Professional Duties
Help students navigate critical and emergency situations. This includes, but is not limited to, recognizing and responding to student mental and/or behavioral health crises; offering short-term intervention, referral and follow up; and providing Tier I, II, and III crisis counseling support in the aftermath of a school-community emergency/crisis. Provides scheduled, short-term, goal-focused counseling sessions utilizing evidence-based practices (EVP) with individual students based on an identified area of need. Provides brief, on-demand counseling support utilizing evidence-based practices (EBP) to individual students experiencing emotional distress. Provides scheduled ongoing skills-based, process, or psychoeducational counseling sessions with small groups of students. Provides brief, on-demand conflict resolution and mediation to small groups of students as needed. Provides school counseling whole group lessons, sessions, and activities delivered to all students addressing the Academic, College & Career Readiness, Social/Emotional and Mental Health & Wellness domains. Facilitates school-wide programming that directly promotes or addresses an identified need in the areas of student attendance, behavior or achievement. Works in collaboration with the Career Development Facilitator and Work Based Learning Coordinator to support students in analyzing their abilities, interests, skills and achievement to help them develop immediate and long-range educational, career, and personal goals Assists students in exploring and pursuing educational opportunities available in the division and community. Coordinates and facilitates the publicity, recruitment, and application efforts of the academic programs offered to include school presentations, center-wide visitations, and open houses. Serves as a liaison for high school counselors and students who attend the ACE Center. Supports students in identifying, planning for, and pursuing postsecondary opportunities. Consults with professionals inside and outside of the school building to assist in identifying and addressing barriers to student achievement. Links students and families with appropriate community services as needed. Coordinates the retrieval/dissemination of special education information between feeder high schools and ACE Center. Collaborates with school stakeholders to design and implement support services or programs that promote student achievement, attendance, and behavior and advocate for equity and access for all students. Gathers/analyzes school data to create annual student outcome goals that directly support the School Quality Plan. Identifies and plans for the implementation of evidence-based practices and interventions and monitors and reports program impact on student achievement, behavior, and/or attendance regularly. Participates in division, state, and national professional development activities as appropriate and incorporates learning into professional practice. Performs other duties as assigned. 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. Minimum Qualifications
Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) pupil personnel services license with School Counselor PreK-12 endorsement required. Master's Degree in Counseling with a concentration in School Counseling from a state-approved graduate program required. Certified Trauma Practitioner preferred. Additional Information
This is a 12 Month/260-day assignment with a July 1, 2025, contractual start date.
Minimum annual starting salary:
$ 75,519.45. (Masters) Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted by the school.
How To Apply
To be considered for this vacancy, you should upload the following documents and credentials:
Professional Resume Copy of Pupil Personnel Services License Copies of supporting credentials and certifications
Information may be uploaded to our online recruiting platform at https://www.henricoschools.us/page/careers.
Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Rd.
Henrico, VA 23223
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.
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
Currency USD
Main Organization Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home