Part-Time School Counselor for Student Guidance & Growth

Montgomery County Public Schools; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Silver Spring is seeking a part-time School Counselor for a long-term substitute assignment at Silver Spring International Middle School. The role runs 9 am–1 pm, five days a week during 10/08/26–01/13/27, providing counseling in academics, career/education decisions, and personal-social development.

The position emphasizes collaboration with staff, parents, and the community, requires knowledge of MCPS policies, a master's degree in guidance and counseling,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to students in academic achievement, career/educational decisions, and personal-social development.
• Act as a consultant to staff, parents, and the community.
• Attend school meetings/programs outside the instructional day as required.

Skills

MCPS policies

Guidance program

Program of studies

Adolescent development

Reading & notes

Teamwork

Independence

Computer literacy

Online scheduling

Oral & written communication

Education

Master's degree in school guidance and counseling

Maryland certification for school guidance and counseling

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Silver Spring is seeking a part-time School Counselor for a long-term substitute assignment at Silver Spring International Middle School. The role runs 9 am–1 pm, five days a week during 10/08/26–01/13/27, providing counseling in academics, career/education decisions, and personal-social development.

The position emphasizes collaboration with staff, parents, and the community, requires knowledge of MCPS policies, a master's degree in guidance and counseling,