K-12 School Counselor

BERKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

PSERS Retirement

EAP – 3 counseling sessions

Job summary

Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking a dedicated School Counselor to administer counseling services for the BCIU Bridge program and Act 89 non-public programs. The role focuses on helping students address personal challenges while promoting self-directed growth.

The counselor will provide individual and group counseling across elementary to high school levels, supporting academic, social, emotional, and career development, with a focus on at-risk youth and trauma-informed practices.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in School Counseling required.
• Certified as a K-12 School Counselor.
• At least three years of experience in education or mental health counseling preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with youth and adults.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students individually at elementary, middle, and high school levels.
• Provide counseling in terms of academic, social, emotional, and vocational development.
• Conduct group counseling sessions as needed in personal, social, emotional, educational, and career areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with at-risk youth

Mental health counseling

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in School Counseling

K-12 School Counselor certification

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Berks County Intermediate Unit

• 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