Middle School Counselor: Empower Student Growth & Choices

mcps; Burtonsville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MCPS is seeking a qualified school counselor to provide comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling to students in academic achievement, career decisions, and personal/social development. The role includes acting as a consultant to staff, parents and the community while participating in required meetings outside instructional hours.

The incumbent will support students through collaboration with teachers and administrators, utilizing Maryland-certified credentials and advocating for a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in school guidance and counseling.
• Maryland state certification requirements for school guidance and counseling.
• Experience as a teacher or counselor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling on academic achievement, career and educational decisions, and personal/social development.
• Consult with staff, parents, and the community.
• Support students’ personal, social, and academic growth.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Computer skills

Scheduling software

Public speaking

Education

Master's degree in school guidance and counseling

Job description

MCPS is seeking a qualified school counselor to provide comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling to students in academic achievement, career decisions, and personal/social development. The role includes acting as a consultant to staff, parents and the community while participating in required meetings outside instructional hours.

The incumbent will support students through collaboration with teachers and administrators, utilizing Maryland-certified credentials and advocating for a