Immediate: Counselor, Benjamin Banneker MS, 1.0 FTE

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

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a school counselor to provide developmental guidance and counseling services to students in academic achievement, career planning and personal/social development. The role includes consulting with staff, parents and the community to support student success.

The position requires a Master's degree in guidance and counseling and Maryland state certification; experience as a teacher/counselor is preferred and travel to schools as needed is expected.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

Master's degree in guidance and counseling

Maryland state certification

Job description

Job Description

Job Specific Information : The 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 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.