Employment

Virginia Episcopal School seeks to fill a full-time or part-time position in Spanish for the 2025-26 academic year. A bachelor’s degree is required. The successful candidate will have: 

• Demonstrated strength and experience in teaching language classes. More specifically, we are looking for fluency in Spanish and/or experience in teaching Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture. 
• Demonstrated interest in and experience with student-centered educational practices and experience in a variety of teaching methods. 
• A willingness to partake in a variety of school needs, including coaching a sport or leading activities. 
• The ability to enjoy, engage and inspire adolescents to strive toward their best in the classroom and community, as their teacher, advisor, coach, and dorm parent. 
• Experience in a boarding school is preferred but not necessary 

In addition, each VES faculty member serves as an advisor to a small group of students, leads or supports afternoon programs, and supports the residential life program as a member of a duty team or dorm parent. 

How to Apply 
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Christina Miller, Director of Human Resources, at cmiller@ves.org. 

Virginia Episcopal School seeks a highly qualified individual to serve as the full-time school mental health counselor for the 2024-25 school year, providing behavioral health support and engaging in prevention and intervention activities; supporting and educating faculty and staff about best practices in caring for adolescents; and consulting and advising on student status, assessments and treatment. This full-time, 10-month position reports to the Associate Head of School and is a member of the Medical Team. This position is essential to guiding and supporting the development of healthy, joyful young adults striving toward their highest level of personal achievement—what we call Toward Full Stature. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individual/group counseling to students on an as-needed or emergency basis. 
• Work with families and refer students, when appropriate, to outside mental health providers.
• Provide real-time crisis support when a student is in critical need. 
• Serve as on-call mental health professional when students are on campus (this is a shared responsibility).
• Provide support and supervision of other counselors in the school community, including interns and
  the school’s Licensed School Counselor.
• Serve as a resource and consultant on adolescent student mental health for all students and staff. 
• Coordinate care for students with the Health team, including the Costas Wellness Center staff, the school chaplain, and school counselor or contracted services.
• Develop and maintain a network of local providers for referred care when students may need additional off-campus, but local, care. 
• In collaboration with the Director of Community Health and Wellness, develop and track appropriate metrics focused on evaluating student social well-being and mental health. 
• Provide counseling support and care, as needed, and especially during crisis situations where students or the community are in need of counseling services. 
• Ensure that all required health records are maintained in the prescribed format and in a manner which retains medical confidentiality and complies with HIPAA. 
• Coordinate, enhance, and teach aspects of the school’s Student Life curriculum as assigned.
• Think holistically and develop school-wide programs around wellness at VES. 
• Be an active member of the VES community including attending meals, participating in activities, and actively engaging in the lives of the students in our care. 
• Possible campus housing if available

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications 

• Licensed mental health clinician, or license eligible able to submit application to the Virginia Department of Health within 18 months of hire.
• Completion of master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.
• At least 3 years of work experience, preferably in an independent school environment. 

The ideal candidate: 

• Is a self-starter who is creative in their approach to student health and well-being.  
• Is an advocate for health and wellness on campus and supports both faculty and students as they navigate the difficult and challenging terrain of living and learning in a boarding environment.   
• Is able to be both proactive and reactive concerning student mental health.  
• Effectively communicates with students, faculty, and parents in a timely manner. 
• Strong communicator, creative and collaborative problem-solver.
• Detail-oriented and able to create and follow through on student care plans. 
• Adhere to all state and federal laws addressing the subjects of confidentiality and privileged communication.
• Strong familiarity with independent schools and boarding school-related experience is desirable.
• Exhibits outstanding interpersonal skills marked by humor, positivity, humility, empathy, and emotional intelligence.
• Finds joy in working with young adults and supporting their health to become their best selves.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Christina Miller, Director of Human Resources, at cmiller@ves.org, and Chris Button, Associate Head of School, at cbutton@ves.org.

Virginia Episcopal School seeks to fill a On Call School Nurse for the 2023-2024 academic year. Available are on-call night shift positions staffed from 11 p.m. - 7 a.m. Friday and Saturday. These individuals will serve on a team that provides for the health and wellbeing of all students—260 day and boarding students in grades 9 - 12—through Health Services at VES, as well as in collaboration with the students' families, the school and community resources. Specifically, under the supervision of the Health Center Director, the nurses are responsible for medication administration and providing preventive, acute and follow-up care for day and boarding students in a multi-cultural setting during the academic year.
We ensure quality, compassionate nursing services that are effective, culturally appropriate, and responsive to the diverse and changing needs of our students and our school community.

Healthcare Requirements
•     Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
•     Certified in CPR and BLS
•    Minimum of one year’s experience with public health, community health, school health or adolescent medicine/pediatrics preferred.

General Requirements:
•    Projects warmth, empathy, and collegiality
•    Delivers care with the utmost professionalism and discretion.
•    Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently, using critical thinking skills.
•    Computer literate – experience with Microsoft Office—especially Excel—and electronic health records
•    Must be able to manage multiple demands including frequent phone calls from faculty/staff, parents, and students.
•    Must understand cultural and age-specific needs to deliver appropriate care.

Essential Job Functions:
•    Maintains all student health records including but not limited to immunizations, physical examinations, medications, and health insurance in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Association of Independent Schools, HIPPA regulations and standards of practice including confidentiality.
•    Provides preventive care, including verifying that student vaccinations and medical records are current and kept up to date.
•    Delivers routine, acute and follow-up care, including providing direct nursing care for sick or injured students.
•    Participates in the evening/night/weekend on-call rotation, which may include telephone or email consultation and/or in-person response at the clinic, on dormitories, or to the site of the call, and communicating needs to the duty team on a case by case basis.
•    Manages medication administration, including dispensing medication to students and keeping accurate medication records, communicating with parents about medication concerns.

 Physical Requirements:
•    Daily desk work, including significant amounts of telephone and computer time.
•    Frequent walking both inside and outside on all surfaces
•    Navigating steps.
•    Some lifting
•    Able to respond quickly and efficiently to calls.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Christina Miller, Director of Human Resources, at cmiller@ves.org. 

Virginia Episcopal School seeks to fill the position of residential life/coaching intern. This part-time position is responsible for supporting the school’s mission in the residential life and/or athletics program(s). 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Duty team – average 4 hours weekly
• Duty weekend Team-average 16 per weekend
• Coaching 3 seasons (Fall, Winter, Spring)
• Other institutional support as deemed necessary and appropriate for this position – average 10 hours weekly.  (Admissions, Development, Headmaster’s Office, Business Operations, Athletics, Communications, and International Program). This may vary by individual based on education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.
• CPR certification.

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or other academic area (i.e., English, Math, History, Economics, Business Administration).  In lieu of a final degree, Intern may demonstrate he/she is making adequate progress toward this goal.
• Enthusiasm and desire to work with young people.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving record
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of faculty, students, and others in multiple departments within the school.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send an updated resume to Christina Miller, Human Resources Director, at cmiller@ves.org.