High School Counselor - Secondary | Student Growth

Downingtown-Area-School-District; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Induction program

Assigned mentor for support

Telemedicine benefit

Job summary

Downingtown Area School District seeks a certified secondary school counselor for the 2026-2027 school year at Downingtown High School East. This is a permanent, full-time contracted position with benefits eligibility.

The school counselor will promote student development across academic, career, and personal/social domains, coordinate with teachers and support staff, and participate in testing and intervention teams to support student success.

Qualifications

• Must hold Pennsylvania school counselor certification.
• Complete all IB training.
• Proficiency with technology for demonstrations and communication.
• Able to flex and vary hours to meet student/parent needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration with staff, parents, and students.

Responsibilities

• Guide students in educational, career, and personal plans through the district counseling curriculum.
• Counsel individual and small groups with presenting concerns.
• Use school counseling theories and techniques appropriate to the setting.
• Coordinate with staff, parents, and agencies to support students.
• Refer to programs and services inside and outside the district as needed.
• Maintain accurate student records and adhere to district policies and procedures.
• Participate in MDT/IEP teams and district-wide testing coordination.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Technology proficiency

Flexibility

Collaboration

Education

PA School Counselor Certification

Accredited degree

Tools

Educational technology tools

Job description

Downingtown Area School District seeks a certified secondary school counselor for the 2026-2027 school year at Downingtown High School East. This is a permanent, full-time contracted position with benefits eligibility.

The school counselor will promote student development across academic, career, and personal/social domains, coordinate with teachers and support staff, and participate in testing and intervention teams to support student success.