Part Time School Counselor

Berks County Intermediate Unit; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Long term disability

Life insurance

PSERS retirement system

Employee Assistance Program with three

Job summary

The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is hiring a part-time Elementary School Counselor to support students in its Alternative Education Programs. The role focuses on individual and group counseling, promoting social, emotional, and academic growth, and collaborating with families and school staff to remove barriers to learning.

As a certified School Counselor with a Master's degree and experience in trauma-informed practice, you will counsel students across elementary grades, coordinate

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master's Degree and be certified as a School Counselor.
• At least three years of experience in education or mental health counseling preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with youth and adults.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students on an individual basis at elementary, middle, and high school levels as referrals arise.
• Counsel students on academic, social, emotional, and vocational development.
• Conduct group counseling sessions in personal, social, emotional, educational, and career areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed practices

Group counseling

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in School Counseling

Certified School Counselor

Job description

• Position Type:
  Certified Alternative Education/ School Counselor
• Date Posted:
  10/13/2025
• Location:
  Reading School District

Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!

Summary of position

The School Counselor is responsible for organizing and administering school counseling services for BCIU Alternative Education Programs with the primary intent of assisting every student solve his/her problems while also promoting growth of the individual in self-direction.

Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):

• Counsel students on an individual basis at the elementary, middle school, and/or high school levels when referrals are made from administrators, teachers, parents, and/or community agencies.
• Counsel students on an individual basis at the assigned school levels in terms of academic, social, emotional, and vocational development.
• Conduct group counseling sessions as the need arises in the areas of personal, social, emotional, educational, and career development.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a Master's Degree and be certified as a School Counselor.
• At least three years of experience in education or mental health counseling preferred.
• Must possess the personal qualifications for the development of desirable working relationships with people in the school and community.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills with youth and adults.
• Previous successful experience with children who demonstrate ‘at risk' behaviors preferred.

Schedule:

Part-Time Elementary School Counselor, Grades 3-5, Up to 20 students on caseload

Experience in trauma informed practices, community and family supports, attendence plan and procedures, and group lessons prefered.

Salary:

• Bachelor = $52,919 to $81,690
• Bach+15 credits = $53,636 to $82,415
• Bach+24 credits = $54,427 to $83,215
• Masters = $64,370 to $93,955
• Mast+15 credits = $65,063 to $94,655
• Mast+30 credits = $65,755 to $95,355
• Mast+45 credits = $67,141 to $96,755
• Mast+60 credits = $68,377 to $98,005

Benefits Included:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Eligible for PSERS, PA Public School Employees Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program to include three free counseling sessions