Fredericksburg Academy, the leading independent school in the Fredericksburg region, is seeking a full-time School Counselor for an immediate opening. The School Counselor reports to the school’s three Division Heads and is responsible for providing short-term counseling services to students and to develop proactive programming for various grade levels at the school.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Initiates and coordinate school-wide services and activities
· Provides short-term counseling services to students as needed
· Provide outside referral to families in need of long-term support
· Assist teachers in developing classroom group counseling/discussion groups to assist in social skill and self-esteem development
· Provides crisis intervention assistance to students in need
· Provide behavioral suggestions to teachers and parents that are developmentally appropriate
· Advocates for all students and fosters an inclusive, equitable, and diverse learning community
· Maintains knowledge about local and state service agencies
Requirements/Qualifications
· Master’s degree in counseling
· 1-3 years’ experience working with adolescents in school setting
· Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, and parents
· Proficient in organizing work, maintaining records, managing time, attention to detail, follow through, and setting priorities
· Clear and effective oral and written communication skills
· A positive and welcoming attitude, flexibility, and a sense of humor
Position Type: Faculty/Staff
Contract: 10-month, full time, salary commensurate with experience
Additional Salary Information: Benefits include 75% medical coverage for individuals with additional support for family plans. Dental, vision, and other insurance options available. TIAA retirement contribution, tuition remission, before and after school care, and 125 Plan are also available.
