FY27: Counselor, Secondary, Montgomery Blair HS, 1.0 FTE

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Blair High School in Montgomery County is seeking a Counselor, Secondary, 1.0 FTE for FY27. The role provides developmental guidance and counseling to students, focusing on academics, career planning, and social development.

The position requires a Master’s degree in school guidance and counseling and Maryland certification, with duties including collaboration with staff, parents, and the community. Some after-hours commitments may apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in school guidance and counseling.
• Maryland state certification requirements for school guidance and counseling.
• Experience as a teacher and/or counselor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling services to students in academic achievement, career and educational decision making, and personal/social development.
• Act as a consultant to staff, parents and community to support student success.
• Attend school meetings and activities outside the instructional day as mandated.

Skills

Guidance & Counseling

Oral & Written Communication

Computer Skills

Reading & Note-Taking

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in school guidance and counseling

Maryland state certification requirements for school guidance and counseling

Job description

Job Description - FY27: Counselor, Secondary, Montgomery Blair HS, 1.0 FTE (2600793)

Job Description

FY27: Counselor, Secondary, Montgomery Blair HS, 1.0 FTE

Job Specific Information : 1.0 Counselor positionThe wage range for this position is a salary between $66,690 and $135,745 based on education and experience. For information about benefits, please follow the link below.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/viewThis job includes required summer days for which you will be compensated at your regular rate of pay.

MCPS Official Job Description

Summary Description

Under direction, is responsible for providing comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling services to students in the area of academic achievement, career and educational decision making and personal/social development. Acts as a consultant in this regard to staff, parents and community.Physical Demands:As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.Special Requirements:Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

Thorough knowledge of MCPS Policies and Procedures, Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program, and Program of Studies. Knowledge of growth and developmental stages of adolescents. Ability to read, take notes, and interpret written materials. Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently with staff, students, and parents. Ability to use a computer and other technological equipment. Ability to use the computer for on-line scheduling. Excellent oral and written communication skill^s with the ability to speak effectively to both large and small groups. Excellent human relations skills with the ability to establish good relationships with many different types of individuals and groups

Education Training Experience

Master^s degree from an accredited college or university in school guidance and counseling; Experience as a teacher and/or counselor preferred.Certificate License:Meets Maryland state certification requirements for school guidance and counseling.