Elementary School Counselor — Career & College Readiness

EASTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Easton Elementary School in Easton, Maryland is seeking a School Counselor to support student growth and academic planning. The role reports to the Principal and Supervisor of Student Services and requires Maryland certification as a Guidance Counselor.

Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, collaboration with parents and teachers, career guidance, college planning, and data-informed scheduling. The position is full-time with a ten- or eleven-month calendar.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Maryland Guidance Counselor certification.
• Eligibility for Professional Certification by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group counseling services.
• Provides parent, teacher, and inter-agency consulting services.
• Coordinates career guidance activities (career competencies, exploration, and decision‑making).
• Conducts general educational planning/transition activities (Orientation, 5 Year Plans of Study).
• Conducts post-secondary educational planning activities (college/technical school decisions, SAT/PSAT, financial aid awareness).
• Conducts evening counseling sessions each month for parents (individual appointments and group activities).
• Serves as a case manager and member of the Student Services Team.
• Interprets appropriate test data (achievement, aptitude, and interest).
• Manages student records, scheduling, and general information about students.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Maryland Guidance Counselor Certification

Job description

Easton Elementary School in Easton, Maryland is seeking a School Counselor to support student growth and academic planning. The role reports to the Principal and Supervisor of Student Services and requires Maryland certification as a Guidance Counselor.

Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, collaboration with parents and teachers, career guidance, college planning, and data-informed scheduling. The position is full-time with a ten- or eleven-month calendar.