School Counselor

Baltimore County Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Extra duty pay

Student activities pay

Job summary

Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking a professional school counselor to promote student success through a comprehensive program addressing academic, career, and personal/social development. You will provide counseling services, collaborate with families and staff, and implement the ASCA-aligned model with data-driven planning.

The role requires a master’s degree in school counseling and current Maryland licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in school counseling.
• Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate with School Counselor endorsement.
• Education, training, and experience as required by the Maryland Pathway to Initial Licensure for School Counselor.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Professional License and School Counselor Licensure.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of school counseling; ASCA National Model; data analysis.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills; strong leadership and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists all students, individually or in small groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills; plans for college, career and life readiness.
• Provides individual and group counseling; collaborates with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and community resources.
• Delivers services through the School Counseling Core Curriculum and Individual Student Planning; maintains program management and accountability.
• Develops and communicates the comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model; uses school data for planning.
• Uses assessment procedures to determine and structure counseling services; monitors student performance and attendance.
• Collaborates with parents/educators to assist students with educational and career planning.
• Interprets and uses student data; prepares and presents reports; supports referral and follow-up processes.
• Maintains resources for stakeholders; conducts yearly program audits; measures outcomes.

Skills

ASCA Model

Data analysis

Communication skills

Leadership

Human relations

Education

Master's in School Counseling

Maryland Educator Certification

Maryland Licensure pathway

Job description

SCHEDULE

Full-time and Part-time positions available

DEFINITION

Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, school counselors promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students. Provides advice and guidance to students, school administrators, staff, parents and community members. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Assists all students, individually or in small groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals and plans to ensure they are college, career and life ready.
• Provides individual and group counseling to students with identified needs or prevention-oriented activities. Consults and collaborates effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other educational/community resources regarding students.
• Provides services through the School Counseling Core Curriculum, Individual Student Planning (6 Year Plan) and preventive and responsive services while maintaining program management, system support and accountability.
• Develops, manages, and communicates the comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model, COMAR and current individual school data (School Progress Plan) with the school administrator and other stakeholders.
• Accurately and appropriately uses assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services.
• Monitors student academic performance, behavior and attendance and assists with appropriate interventions.
• Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational and career planning.
• Accurately and appropriately interprets and utilizes student data. Assists teachers, parents/guardians and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data. Prepares and presents reports.
• Implements an effective referral and follow-up process.
• Maintains current and appropriate resources for education stakeholders.
• Conducts a yearly program audit to review extent of program implementation and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis.
• Measures results of the school counseling program activities including the Closing the Gap Action Plans and shares results as appropriate.
• Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in school counseling.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate with School Counselor endorsement.

OR

Education, Training, and Experience

Education, training, and experience as required by the Maryland Pathway to Initial Licensure for School Counselor.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Professional License and School Counselor Licensure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of school counseling. Knowledge of curriculum. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment. Knowledge of the ASCA National Model. Knowledge of and skill in data analysis.

Demonstration of outstanding written and oral communication skills. Demonstration of strong leadership and human relations skills.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.

Persons in this position classification that hold a clinical license will be required to apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number with the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) and enroll as a Maryland Medicaid Provider through the Maryland Department of Health’s Provider Revalidation and Enrollment Portal (ePREP).

GRADE

TABCO 10-month pay scale

SALARY

$63,490 - $119,522

OTHER COMPENSATION

Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

FLSA

Exempt

RETIREMENT

Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

BENEFITS

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, Maryland 21220 (443-809-4360).