The School Counseling Director will serve in a leadership role overseeing a team of School Counselors as they provide classroom lessons individual and group counseling services to address the needs and concerns of a diverse student population in support of their academic career and socialemotional development. This role will work closely with Administrators and Teachers to foster a positive school culture to enhance student well-being.Essential FunctionsMotivates and supports school counselors to provide the highest quality of school counseling support to students and familiesFacilitates professional learning experiences that equip school counselors to provide targeted support for students based on their mental health needsCollaborates with Administrators to develop robust counseling programs providing feedback for program improvements and follow-up assessment ensuring proper implementation and positive resultsProvides leadership and professional support for principals regarding best practices in maximizing school counseling servicesSupports School Counselors including the act of serving as a School Counselor to advise and counsel students regarding academic career and socialemotional concernsAssesses individual group and program needs and plans for the appropriate use of time materials and resources for responsive measuresUses a variety of assessment strategies and instruments to make both short-term and long-term goals to prove student learning monitors goal progress supports student achievement of established goalsEvaluates student progress provides students with prompt specific evaluative feedback maintains appropriate recordsEducation and ExperienceA Masters Degree from a regionally accredited college or universitySuccessful completion of a state-approved Counselor Preparation ProgramThree 3 years of successful full-time school counseling experience in a public or other accredited education entityAbout Spotsylvania County Public SchoolsComprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24000 Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary monthly PTO accrual robust healthcare benefit plans enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System VRS with defined contributions and potential employer match FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Programs EAPs and employer paid Life Insurance.To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools please visit our website athttpswww.spotsylvania.k12.va.us.Employment TermsEmployment is offered as an12-month 240 Daycontract at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked daily. This position is evaluated annually.Benefits EligibilityEligibleTogether we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to theWeAreSpotsyteam._____Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace.Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.A workplace that values unique perspectives fosters belonging and ensures opportunities for all to thrive.