Immediate: Long-Term Substitute Counselor, Northwest HS, Part Time 0.5 FTE

Montgomery County Schools • Germantown, MD

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About The Position

Under direction, is responsible for providing comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling services to students in the area of academic achievement, career and educational decision making and personal/social development. Acts as a consultant in this regard to staff, parents and community. Physical Demands: As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job. Special Requirements: Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of MCPS Policies and Procedures, Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program, and Program of Studies.
• Knowledge of growth and developmental stages of adolescents.
• Ability to read, take notes, and interpret written materials.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently with staff, students, and parents.
• Ability to use a computer and other technological equipment.
• Ability to use the computer for on-line scheduling.
• Excellent oral and written communication skill^s with the ability to speak effectively to both large and small groups.
• Excellent human relations skills with the ability to establish good relationships with many different types of individuals and groups
• Master^s degree from an accredited college or university in school guidance and counseling
• Meets Maryland state certification requirements for school guidance and counseling.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a teacher and/or counselor preferred.

Responsibilities

• providing comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling services to students in the area of academic achievement, career and educational decision making and personal/social development.
• Acts as a consultant in this regard to staff, parents and community.
• attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services