High School Guidance Counselor - Student Growth Champion

Montgomery County Public Schools; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 66,690 - 135,745; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a School Counselor to provide comprehensive counseling services covering academic achievement, career planning and personal/social development. The counselor will act as a consultant to staff, parents and the community, and may attend meetings outside instructional hours as required by the MCEA agreement.

The role requires a Master’s in school guidance and counseling with Maryland certification; experience as a teacher or counselor is

Qualifications

• Master's degree in school guidance and counseling.
• Maryland state certification for school guidance and counseling.
• Experience as a teacher or counselor preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling to students in academic achievement, career/educational decision making and personal/social development.
• Serve as a consultant to staff, parents and community.
• Attend school meetings and activities outside instructional day as required by the MCEA agreement.

Skills

Counseling skills

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Scheduling software

Education

Master's degree in school guidance and counseling

Maryland state certification for school guidance and counseling

Experience as a teacher or counselor preferred

Job description

Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a School Counselor to provide comprehensive counseling services covering academic achievement, career planning and personal/social development. The counselor will act as a consultant to staff, parents and the community, and may attend meetings outside instructional hours as required by the MCEA agreement.

The role requires a Master’s in school guidance and counseling with Maryland certification; experience as a teacher or counselor is