School Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in school counseling.
• Three semester hours of special education coursework
• Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate with School Counselor endorsement.
• Education, training, and experience as required by the Maryland Pathway to Initial Licensure for School Counselor.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Professional License and School Counselor Licensure.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of school counseling.
• Knowledge of curriculum.
• Knowledge of effective instructional techniques.
• Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of the ASCA National Model.
• Knowledge of and skill in data analysis.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Strong leadership and human relations skills.
• Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Responsibilities

• Assists all students, individually or in small groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals and plans to ensure they are college, career and life ready.
• Provides individual and group counseling to students with identified needs or prevention-oriented activities. Consults and collaborates effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other educational/community resources regarding students.
• Provides services through the School Counseling Core Curriculum, Individual Student Planning (6 Year Plan) and preventive and responsive services while maintaining program management, system support and accountability.
• Develops, manages, and communicates the comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model, COMAR and current individual school data (School Progress Plan) with the school administrator and other stakeholders.
• Accurately and appropriately uses assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services.
• Monitors student academic performance, behavior and attendance and assists with appropriate interventions.
• Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational and career planning.
• Accurately and appropriately interprets and utilizes student data. Assists teachers, parents/guardians and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data. Prepares and presents reports.
• Implements an effective referral and follow-up process.
• Maintains current and appropriate resources for education stakeholders.
• Conducts a yearly program audit to review extent of program implementation and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis.
• Measures results of the school counseling program activities including the Closing the Gap Action Plans and shares results as appropriate.
• Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.

Benefits

• medical plans
• dental plans
• vision
• life insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• disability coverage
• 403(b)/457 plans
• paid holidays
• sick days
• personal business days
• bereavement days
• flexible leave options such as FMLA
• sick bank
• board approved leaves