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School Counselor
We are seeking a compassionate and student-focused School Counselor to support cadets at Massanutten Academy for the 2026–2027 school year. This role provides academic, social, emotional, and behavioral guidance while collaborating with staff, families, and outside providers to promote student well-being and success.
School Counselor Position (2026-2027 School Year)
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Massanutten Academy - Woodstock, Virginia
Massanutten Academy is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and student-centered professional to join our team as a School Counselor for the 2026-2027 academic year. Located in the beautiful foothills of the Massanutten Mountains in Woodstock, Virginia, Massanutten Academy provides a structured, supportive environment where students are challenged to achieve academic excellence, develop leadership skills, and grow as responsible citizens.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Master's Degree in School Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related field preferred
- Experience working with adolescents in a school setting preferred
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Commitment to fostering student success and well-being
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide academic, social, emotional, and behavioral support to cadets
- Meet regularly with students and maintain accurate counseling records
- Coordinate and facilitate student support services and referrals as needed
- Facilitate virtual therapy sessions and collaborate with outside providers
- Manage and support the Academy's Cadet Mentor Program
- Serve as a member of the Enrollment Review Committee
- Mentor cadets through formal and informal meetings
- Assist with student leadership, character development, and wellness initiatives
- Communicate effectively with parents, faculty, staff, and cadets
- Maintain accurate documentation and reports
- Participate in occasional weekend duties and Academy events
- Adhere to all Academy policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Help maintain and foster a structured, disciplined, and positive school environment
- Perform other duties as assigned by the administration
Employment Requirements
- Successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment
- Ability to meet all employment eligibility requirements
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Massanutten Academy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or other related conditions, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Massanutten Academy expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or other related conditions, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Massanutten Academy employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Job Type: Full-Time (10-Month Employee)
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You know your child can do more but is not getting the attention needed in their current environment to reach their full potential. We know that choosing the right school for your child can be difficult because each child is so unique. We believe students should experience school as it should be, a place where children are educated in an environment that leads them to thrive and encourages their maximum potential.
Massanutten Academy is a co-educational, non-profit military boarding and day school in Virginia for students in 8th-12th grades with postgraduate studies. We welcome all faiths and live by our motto: Non Nobis Solum (Not For Ourselves Alone).
Massanutten Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
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