Long-Term Substitute School Counselor (Student Services)

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit; Norristown (Montgomery County); Sur place; USD 54 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health and wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Public employee benefits (PSERS)

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Résumé du poste

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU), located in Norristown, PA, seeks a Long-Term Substitute School Counselor to support the Office of Student Services. The role entails guiding students through career readiness, providing classroom and individualized counseling, and developing education plans aligned with transcripts and goals.

The position is based in Montgomery County with a Monday–Friday schedule (7.5 hours/day, 10 months).

Qualifications

• Valid PA Certification in School Counseling K-12 required.
• Knowledge of Act 339 planning and implementation and Act 158 graduation requirements.
• Current police, child abuse and FBI Fingerprint clearances required.
• MA provider clearance by PA and federal government (conducted by MCIU on hire).

Responsabilités

• Provide guidance and counseling services to students, focusing on career readiness and workforce readiness skills.
• Deliver personal, academic, career development, counseling and consultation services to students, teachers, and school administration.
• Conduct individual and group sessions with emphasis on career readiness and workforce development skills.
• Prepare comprehensive education plans for individual students based on transcripts and goals.
• Monitor progress and provide guidance to help students achieve their goals.

Connaissances

Act 339 planning & implementation

Act 158 graduation requirements

Secondary school experience

Residential facility experience

Formation

PA Certification in School Counseling (K-12)

Description du poste

A vacancy exists for a Long-Term Substitute School Counselor to work at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit within the Office of Student Services.

Qualifications

• Valid PA Certification in School Counseling K-12 required
• Knowledge of Act 339 planning and implementation and Act 158 graduation requirements required
• Experience with secondary school population preferred
• Experience working in a residential facility for youth and young adults preferred
• Current police, child abuse and FBI Fingerprint clearances required
• Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by MCIU upon hire)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and counseling services to students, specifically in the areas of career readiness and developing workforce readiness skills
• Program includes personal, academic, career development, counseling and consultation services to students, teachers, and school administration.
• Provide individual and group sessions with a focus on career readiness, workforce development skills, consultation services, and training.
• Prepare comprehensive education plans for individual students based on transcripts and desired goals and outcomes of student.
• Monitor educational plans for students and provide support and guidance as needed to assist students to meet their goals and desired outcomes.

Location

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is located in Norristown, PA and provides services to students in School Age K-12 classrooms located throughout Montgomery County, PA. For additional information about the MCIU Student Services, please visit: https://mciu.org/office-of-student-services/.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 10 months (194 days/year)

Salary

Bachelor's, Step 1: $53,997/year

Master's, Step 1: $65,007/year

• Placement on salary schedule based on experience and/or education beyond the Master's Degree.

About Us

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, a regional educational service agency, provides dynamic, visionary leadership and effective, efficient services for constituent school districts, schools and students.

Why Should You Apply?

The MCIU offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include

• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees' Retirement System).
• Paid time off benefits.

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Key Words

Education

School District

Counseling

Montgomery County