K-12 School Counselor

Berks County Intermediate Unit; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 64,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Long term disability

Life insurance

PSERS retirement system

Job summary

The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is hiring a School Counselor to deliver counseling services for the Bridge program and Act 89 non-public programs, helping students solve problems and promoting self-direction.

Responsibilities include individual counseling at K-8 levels on referrals, group sessions, and a focus on academic, social, and emotional development, with experience in trauma-informed practice preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required and certified as a School Counselor K-12.
• At least three years of experience in education or mental health counseling preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with youth and families.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students individually at elementary to high school levels based on referrals.
• Counsel students on academic, social, emotional, and vocational development.
• Conduct group counseling sessions as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Trauma-informed

Education

Master's Degree

K-12 School Counselor Certification

Job description

• Position Type: Certified School Age Student Services/ School Counselor
• Date Posted: 9/28/2026
• Location: TBD

Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!

Summary of position

The School Counselor is responsible for organizing and administering school counseling services for the BCIU Bridge program and Act 89 non-public programs with the primary intent of assisting every student solve his/her problems while also promoting growth of the individual in self-direction.

Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):

• Counsel students on an individual basis at the elementary, middle school, and/or high school levels when referrals are made from administrators, teachers, parents, and/or community agencies.
• Counsel students on an individual basis at the assigned school levels in terms of academic, social, emotional, and vocational development.
• Conduct group counseling sessions as the need arises in the areas of personal, social, emotional, educational, and career development.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a Master's Degree and be certified as a School Counselor K-12.
• At least three years of experience in education or mental health counseling preferred.
• Must possess the personal qualifications for the development of desirable working relationships with people in the school and community.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills with youth and adults.
• Previous successful experience with children who demonstrate ‘at risk' behaviors preferred.

Schedule:

Full-Time School Counselor. Primary responsibility will be supporting grades K-8.This position supports up to 20 Reading School District students on caseloadat our BCIU Bridge Program located at the Olivet Boys and Girls Club, Oakbrook Campus. Additionally, the position will support up to 4 Act 89 qualifying non-public schools.

Experience in trauma informed practices, community and family supports, attendance plan and procedures, career readiness, and group lessons preferred.

Salary:

• Masters = $64,370 to $93,955
• Mast+15 credits = $65,063 to $94,655
• Mast+30 credits = $65,755 to $95,355
• Mast+45 credits = $67,141 to $96,755
• Mast+60 credits = $68,377 to $98,005

Benefits Included:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Eligible for PSERS, PA Public School Employees Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program to include three free counseling sessions