LTS - School Counselor

Cumberland Valley High School; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Valley High School seeks a certified school counselor to support students and families, with preference for middle school experience and elementary awareness.

The role emphasizes data-driven interventions using MTSS and the ASCA model, collaborating with staff to meet diverse learner needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold active PA School Counselor Certification.
• Experience with diverse learners and ability to interpret data to shape interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive counseling services to students, staff, and families.
• Collaborate with school staff to implement MTSS and ASCA-aligned supports.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Data-driven interventions

ASCA model knowledge

MTSS knowledge

Education

PA School Counselor Certification

Middle school counseling experience preferred

Job description

Position requires an active and valid PA School Counselor Certification. Previous experience as a middle school counselor preferred.

The candidate must have good communication skills and a history of or ability to create good working relationships with staff, students, and parents. Candidate should be familiar with, and preferably have experience supporting elementary age school students and their needs. Must have the ability to meet the needs of diverse learners and knowledge of and ability to use a variety of assessment tools as well as interpret data. Must have strength in applying data to instructional practices when making decisions about interventions. Knowledge of the ASCA model and MTSS structure is essential.

If hired for employment, the applicant must be able to submit the following:

• Criminal Record Check (less than one year old)
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance (less than one year old)
• FBI Finger Print Clearance (less than one year old)
• TB Test/Mantoux (less than 3 months old)
• Physical - if applicable (less than 1 year old)

Applicants requiring assistance or needing any accommodations for an employment test or interviewing process are asked to advise us in advance.

Please do not mail resumes/application materials directly to the Cumberland Valley School District. Unsolicited application materials cannot be acknowledged or returned. Based on the volume of applications the district receives, we ask that you do not contact the district to check the status of your application or to check the status of a position.

Cumberland Valley School District prohibits discrimination, including sexual harassment, on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, parenting status, pregnancy or handicap/disability in its activities, programs or employment practices. More information regarding the complaint process and complaint forms can be found at: https://www.cvschools.org/page/non-discrimination-information.