School Counselor Intern (2025-2026)

*This position is for the 2025-2026 school year*

JOB TITLE:  School Counselor Intern

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISORS: Principal and School Counselor Supervisor

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  The School Counseling Intern assists the school counselors in planning and providing appropriate counseling services for students and creating an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of all students. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community members. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a credentialed school counselor and the general supervision of the building principal.  

The School Counseling Intern is a one-year position for candidates nearing completion of an approved school counselor master’s degree program. Candidates for the position should complete their master’s program and be eligible for Virginia licensure with an endorsement in School Counselor Prek-12 by the start of the following school year. The position will be based in a secondary school (middle or high school) and may serve placements at the secondary and elementary levels, both under the direct supervision of a credentialed school counselor. This is a 10-month, 200-day position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

All work is performed under the direct supervision of a credentialed school counselor.

• Assists school counselors in the development and maintenance of an effective school counseling program consistent with the school’s mission and goals as mandated by the VDOE, school board policy, and the office of student support services.
• Provides services to students in the areas of academic, personal/social and career development.
• Counsels students individually and in small groups.
• Conducts classroom guidance activities.
• Exposes students to career exploration and interest inventories.
• Reviews school data for evidence the school counseling program is meeting the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students.
• Prepares reports, records, lists and all other required information and data.
• Encourages teacher/parent communication and community involvement.
• Assists students in conflict resolution.
• Manages crises.
• Assists in the identification of students with special needs.
• Interprets student records, and initiates student programs.
• Refers students to intervention/remediation programs, as well as academic and alternative programs, to ensure academic success and personal well-being.
• Refers students to appropriate school personnel and community agencies.
• Participates in SST, Child Study and 504 meetings.
• Participates in parent/teacher conferences.
• Serves as a resource for school personnel and parents.
• Maintains a variety of files/records and departmental library of supplementary and reference materials.
• Follows required procedures and practices.
• Submits monthly time and task reports electronically.
• Keeps the guidance department chair apprised of any problems encountered.
• Attends division-wide counselor meetings.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

Demonstrated progress towards completion of a master’s degree from an approved counselor education program. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects, and some light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires reaching with hands and arm, use hands to finger, handle or feel; grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of office equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

SALARY:  $35,000/year

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:  Non-Exempt

DISCLAIMER:  The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general  nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required to employees to this job.

Position will be posted until filled.

Henry County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Due to limited funds, Henry County Public Schools is unable to sponsor Visas.