Job Description
Middle School Counselor
Danville City School District, WESTWOOD MIDDLE - Danville, Virginia
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Job Details
Job ID: 5938940
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Job Description
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK
Under the direction of the principal, the guidance counselor’s responsibility is to guide students toward the fulfillment of their intellectual, physical, and psychological potential.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Preparation/Planning and Assessment
Utilizes long-range, sequentially developed planning in the areas of:
Counseling
Articulation and orientation
Educational vocational services
Placement facilitation
Pupil appraisal, evaluation and assessment
Communication
Instruction
Assists students in carrying out their educational and vocational plans
Promotes continuity in the students’ progress from grade to grade, from one school level to another and from school to employment or military service or further schooling
Provides for individual differences
Employs techniques, materials, instructional aids and community resources
Displays knowledge of subject matter and child development related to services provided
Management, Safety, and Learning Environment
Maintains appropriate confidentiality
Maintains accurate student records
Gathers and organizes information about students and interprets this information to others as appropriate (teachers, students, parents)
Works with administration on school-wide issues
Commands respect of students in appropriate settings
Student Reactions and Relationships
Helps the student identify and understand his or her strengths and needs
Assists the student in using available information about him/herself and his/her environment in problem solving and planning
Promotes the development of skills that will enable the student to function productively in new situations
Promotes critical thinking
Recognizes the necessity of staff member-pupil rapport
Helps students understand conflict resolution and to develop positive strategies for interpersonal relationships
Communication and Community Relations
Communicates with parents/guardians appropriately regarding student progress
Acts as a liaison between home, school and community agencies
Forges partnerships with families to promote student learning at home and at school
Participates in establishing favorable school/community relations
Works collaboratively with staff, families, and community to support the success of a diverse student population
Staff Relationships
Assists in the formulation and implementation of policies and/or regulations which are established by the School Board
Attends and participates in staff meetings and serves on staff committees
Adheres to administrative regulations and directives
Cooperates with administrative and supervisory staff in the evaluation process
Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with co-workers relative to school matters
Professionalism
Develops and maintains interpersonal relationships that are pleasant and professional
Maintains respect for the worth and dignity of each student
Participates in professional meetings and serves on and contributes to special committees
Conducts all school related activities in a manner that serves as a positive influence on youth
Provides for professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day
Demonstrates a positive view of the philosophy and objectives of the school to parents and community
Abides by adopted board of education policies and procedures
Maintains a satisfactory record of punctuality and attendance
Accepts and implements constructive criticism
Seeks to advance education through individual and group endeavors
Exercises prudent judgment
Acts to improve total school program
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s Degree and Postgraduate Professional or Pupil Personnel Services license with school guidance and counseling endorsement (or eligibility for such).
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $55,209 to $80,550 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Jason Wimbush , Coordinator of Recruitment and Retention
CO-HR
DANVILLE, Virginia 24541
Phone: 4347996400
Email: jwimbush@mail.dps.k12.va.us
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Job Tags
Full time, Work visa