Impactful Secondary School Counselor | Flexible Hours

Downingtown Area School District; Lionville (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Induction program

Pension/retirement benefits

Job summary

Downingtown Area School District seeks a certified Secondary School Counselor for the 2026-2027 year. The position is located at Downingtown High School East, full-time and benefits eligible.

Responsibilities include guiding students' educational, career, and personal plans, counseling individuals or small groups, and collaborating with staff and families. The role requires PA certification, IB training, technology proficiency, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a Pennsylvania certification.
• Required to complete all IB training.
• Proficiency in use of technology for individual or group demonstration or communication.
• Must be able to flex and vary hours to accommodate needs of students, parents, and other teachers.
• Possesses effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with teachers, administrators, parents, students, and outside organizations.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills to provide accurate information to others and to obtain, give, and follow directions.
• Demonstrates ability to provide good judgment, planning, and human relations skills, as well as be required to work under periods of stress due to the level of the position responsibility.
• Follows the standard of member conduct as stated in the PA Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators
• Possess the skills necessary to effectively implement the district guidance curriculum
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements

Responsibilities

• Guides students through the development of educational, career, & personal plans through implementation of district counseling curriculum and other strategies.
• Consults with staff in implementing the assigned tasks and services.
• Counsels individual and/or small groups of students with presenting concerns.
• Uses accepted theories & techniques appropriate to school counseling.
• Consults and conferences with parents/guardians, staff, administrators, agencies, and others to enhance ongoing work with students.
• Uses an effective process for referring students and others toward special programs and services within and outside of the district.
• Coordinates with appropriate Intervention Counselor, School Social Worker, Attendance Officer, and caseworker to follow up and/or return to school transition. Participates in the coordination of the building's standardized testing programs.
• Interprets test and other appraisal results when necessary.
• Uses other sources of student data appropriately for assessment purposes.
• Works with Probation officers & the Juvenile Court system when necessary.
• Oversees & maintains accurate student records.
• Adheres to district policies & procedures.
• Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards.
• Participates in educational team meetings including Child Study, Pre-referral and Multidisciplinary Teams, SAP Team.
• Serves as a member of the Gifted Multidisciplinary Team
• Responsible for collating, completing, and submitting of referrals for multidisciplinary evaluations.
• Participates in Interagency Team meetings when requested.
• Serves as a member of the IEP meetings.

Skills

PA certification

IB training

Technology proficiency

Flexible hours

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Judgment & planning

Professional conduct per PA code

Education

Bachelor's degree

PA teaching certification

Job description

Downingtown Area School District seeks a certified Secondary School Counselor for the 2026-2027 year. The position is located at Downingtown High School East, full-time and benefits eligible.

Responsibilities include guiding students' educational, career, and personal plans, counseling individuals or small groups, and collaborating with staff and families. The role requires PA certification, IB training, technology proficiency, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.