Elementary School Counselor: Growth & Guidance Lead

NORTH SALISBURY ELEMENTARY; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NORTH SALISBURY ELEMENTARY in Salisbury, Maryland seeks an Elementary School Counselor for a ten-month, exempt position within the WCPS framework. The role emphasizes developmental counseling, classroom lessons, and school-wide behavior support, with a salary aligned to the WCPS Teachers Salary Schedule.

Requirements include Maryland certification in School Counseling and a Master’s degree. The program collaborates with staff, parents, and community to support students’ academic and social

Qualifications

• Eligibility for the Maryland State Department of Education teaching certificate/license in School Counseling.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in school counseling.
• Thorough knowledge of WCPS policies and procedures and Comprehensive School Counseling Program.
• Knowledge of the growth and developmental stages of children.
• Leadership and personal qualities necessary to work effectively with students, teachers and administrators.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to speak effectively to both large and small groups.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn internet-based counseling programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive developmental counseling services to students in the area of academic achievement, career and educational decision-making and personal/social development.
• Develop and implement an objective-based counseling program for all assigned students including career development activities and social/emotional adjustments.
• Teach classroom based counseling lessons focusing on social, emotional, and character development.
• Lead School behavioral/character based positive behavior programming.
• Counsel students identified by staff and/or self-referred regarding academic, personal or social concerns.
• Organize and implement small group or individual counseling sessions with students encountering adjustment problems.
• Consult with parent, staff and other agencies concerning individual student needs and provide necessary follow-up.
• Arrange orientation for new students and coordinate with feeder schools.
• Maintain complete student permanent records.
• Interpret results of assessments for students and parents.
• Consult with staff and recommend behavior modification techniques when requested.
• Participate in school management teams and support total school programs.
• Attend faculty meetings, PTA meetings, parent meetings and other duties per negotiated agreements.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

School counseling

Communication

Education

Master's in School Counseling

State certification/licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Counseling software

Job description

NORTH SALISBURY ELEMENTARY in Salisbury, Maryland seeks an Elementary School Counselor for a ten-month, exempt position within the WCPS framework. The role emphasizes developmental counseling, classroom lessons, and school-wide behavior support, with a salary aligned to the WCPS Teachers Salary Schedule.

Requirements include Maryland certification in School Counseling and a Master’s degree. The program collaborates with staff, parents, and community to support students’ academic and social