Elementary School Counselor

About the role

This position, in collaboration with another school counselor, is responsible for the development, management and delivery of a comprehensive elementary school counseling program that addresses the academic achievement, social/emotional development, and career development needs of all students 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. The role is based at Charles M Johnson Elementary School, 5600 Bethlehem Road, Henrico.

Responsibilities

• Help students navigate critical and emergency situations, including recognizing and responding to student mental and/or behavioral health crises and offering short‑term intervention, referral and follow‑up.
• Work collaboratively with the school‑based mental health team in assigned schools.
• Facilitate individual counseling in the form of planned, goal‑focused, short‑term sessions to assist students in overcoming issues impeding success or expressing difficulties with developmental tasks.
• Provide ongoing small group counseling to students with similar developmental or situational challenges, aiming for healthy