About the Company:

Fauquier County Public Schools (FCPS) is located in Fauquier County, Virginia approximately 40 miles from Washington, DC and 80 miles from Richmond, the state capital. Fauquier County encompasses a land area of approximately 650 square miles and is bordered by the counties of Prince William, Stafford, Culpeper, Warren, Clarke, Loudoun, and Rappahannock. Because of its proximity to Washington, DC, the county has experienced consistent population growth rates over the past 10 years and is currently home to around 68,000 residents. Despite that, the County remains primarily rural.

FCPS includes 11 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 high schools and 1 alternative learning school.

About the Role:

Performs responsible professional guidance, counseling, assessment, communication, human relations, safety, and support of a student or group for academic development, career development and for personal/social development.

Responsibilities:

• Provides and is accountable for the guidance, counseling, assessment, communication, human relations, safety, and support of a student or group for academic development, career development and for personal/social development.
• Provides direct support services to individual students, small groups, and classrooms. Completes assessments, referrals, and counseling with students and families.
• Conduct professional development workshop on identifying at-risk students.
• Serves as a resource for teachers, staff, and parents regarding the developmental needs of students.
• Assist students choosing class courses and advise students regarding academic and extracurricular activities. Provide students with college scholarship/financial aid information, training manuals, and catalogs.
• Completes written reports as needed or as requested by Principal. Completes reports as required by Federal, State, and local agencies.
• Maintain records to document interactions, interventions, and decisions.

Qualifications:

• Must currently hold a Master’s degree in school counseling and hold, or be eligible to hold, a Postgraduate Professional or Pupil Personnel services license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with endorsement as a School Counselor.

Required Skills:

• Considerable knowledge of child growth and development; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.