Career-Ready School Counselor - Long-Term Substitute

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23 seeks a Long-Term Substitute School Counselor to work within the Office of Student Services in Norristown, PA. The role focuses on providing guidance, counseling, and career readiness services to students and staff across the district.

The ideal candidate holds PA Certification in School Counseling K-12, has knowledge of Act 339 and Act 158 requirements, and brings experience with secondary students.

Qualifications

• Valid PA Certification in School Counseling K-12 required.
• Knowledge of Act 339 planning and Act 158 graduation requirements required.
• Experience with secondary school population preferred.
• Experience working in a residential facility for youth and young adults preferred.
• Current police, child abuse and FBI Fingerprint clearances required.
• Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by MCIU upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and counseling services to students, specifically in the areas of career readiness and developing workforce readiness skills.
• Program includes personal, academic, career development, counseling and consultation services to students, teachers, and school administration.
• Provide individual and group sessions with a focus on career readiness, workforce development skills, consultation services, and training.
• Prepare comprehensive education plans for individual students based on transcripts and desired goals and outcomes of student.
• Monitor educational plans for students and provide support and guidance as needed to assist students to meet their goals and desired outcomes.

Skills

Act 339 planning knowledge

Act 158 graduation requirements

Education

PA Certification in School Counseling K-12

Clearances (police, child abuse, FBI)

MA provider clearance (PA & federal)

Job description

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23 seeks a Long-Term Substitute School Counselor to work within the Office of Student Services in Norristown, PA. The role focuses on providing guidance, counseling, and career readiness services to students and staff across the district.

The ideal candidate holds PA Certification in School Counseling K-12, has knowledge of Act 339 and Act 158 requirements, and brings experience with secondary students.