School Counselor

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Counselor

Date Posted:
8/10/2026

Location:
Upshur County Schools

Closing Date:
08/17/2026

County:
Upshur County Schools
UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS

VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION: School Counselor

LOCATION: Hired as an Upshur County Schools Counselor with a home school of Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School.


Home school location is subject to change based upon need.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: 210 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-45; extended employment terms may be established by UCBOE

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with
Upshur County Teacher Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and UCBOE Policy 5010

JOB SUMMARY: A professional school counselor who develops, delivers, and maintains a data driven, comprehensive developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver guidance curriculum collaboration with classroom teachers and other appropriate professionals.
Assist in ensuring compliance to WVBE Policy 2315.
Provide direct and indirect services to students as per WVBE Policy 2315. Provides counseling for students on an individual and group basis in the effort to solve personal problems, and provide developmental, preventive and remedial guidance and counseling programs to meet academic, social, emotional and personal needs.

Obtains and disseminates occupational information to students.
Organizes transition programs for students entering/leaving the school.
Provides individual and group counseling to help students evaluate career/ educational interests and choices.
Assists in scheduling of new students - i.e., subjects needed, credit verification, securing records, etc.
Assists in the placement of students in appropriate classes, electives, and alternative educational programs.
Provides crisis intervention for students who have serious, urgent or chronic problems.

Works to prevent students from dropping out of school through individual and group counseling aid: At Risk Students.

Provides information for students and parents about at-risk programs.
Coordinates referrals of students to pupil services and to community agencies, such as mental health, human services, etc.
Consult with teachers, staff, and parents regarding the academic, personal and social needs of students.
Coordinates guidance and counseling related activities. (i.e., career and college day programs).
Interprets test results for students, teachers, parents, and other individuals, upon request.
Provides information for students and parents about financial aid (High School Counselor).
Use and analyze student data to maximize students' performance and academic opportunities.
Assist in the coordination of the school advisory program.
Collect and analyze counseling program data to re/ine and improve program delivery. Devotes no more than 25% of the workday to counselor related administrative duties. Perform all duties within the professional ethics outlined in the ASCA National Model. Attend and participate in all required in-service programs.
Stay current through professional development opportunities.
Share expertise and knowledge with the staff.
Familiarity and experience with WVEIS.
Demonstrate punctuality and dependability.
Demonstrates an understanding of the Professional School Counselor Standards. Performs other duties as assigned by principal.

Other duties may be assigned by the Director of Student Services and/or Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Master's Degree in School Counseling; Must hold or be eligible for a West Virginia Service Certificate in Guidance and Counseling, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-18b; May consider those eligible for permit if no certified applicants. Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/ technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position.

Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Please apply online at under "Employment Opportunities".

Required for ALL applicants.

1. Application
2. Current Transcripts (if applicable)
3. Copy of West Virginia Certifications (if available/applicable) 4. Resume including references
5. Copies of past two (2) evaluations (if applicable)

"As required by federal laws and regulation, the Upshur County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, handicapping condition, or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Upshur County Board of Education, 102 Smith/ield Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201, phone no. View phone number on click.appcast.io; or to the Section 504 Coordinator, Upshur County Board of Education, 102 Smith/ield Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia, 26201, phone no. View phone number on click.appcast.io; to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, phone no. View phone number on click.appcast.io; or to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Of/ice for Civil Rights, phone no. View phone number on click.appcast.io."