School Counselor

STETSON MIDDLE SCH; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

STETSON MIDDLE SCH is seeking a School Counselor in West Chester, PA, to support students in academic, career, and personal/social growth. The counselor will report to the Principal and Supervisor of Pupil Services and work with staff, parents, and students to promote well‑rounded development.

Certification in PA is required, and applicants without PA teaching certificates must provide College Verification of Eligibility. Salary per WCAEA contract; start date August 17, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with PA certification required.
• Proficiency with technology for individual communication and research.
• Ability to present technology to groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with staff, parents, and students.
• Certification verification if PA teaching certificate not held.
• Letter confirming program completion and eligibility for certification.

Responsibilities

• Promote students' development in academic, career, and personal/social areas.
• Collaborate with administrators, staff, parents, and students to fulfill duties.
• Perform essential duties satisfactorily as assigned.
• Implement the district guidance curriculum effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication ability

Diplomacy

Presentation of technology

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree with PA certification

College Verification of Eligibility

Certification eligibility letter

Tools

Technology in education

Job description

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School Counselor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5889706

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

The West Chester Area School District has the following counselor position available at the secondary level (certification requirement- appropriate valid PA certification):

1.0 - School Counselor - Stetson Middle School

The School Counselor reports directly to the building Principal and the Supervisor of Pupil Services to promote the overall development of students within the academic, career and personal/social areas.

The School Counselor works cooperatively with other administrators, supervisors, staff, parents and students to perform job responsibilities.

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary.

• Master's degree with appropriate valid PA certification
• Proficiency in the use of technology for individual communication and research
• Proficiency in presentation of technology to enhance small and large student group or staff information and demonstration sessions
• Possess effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with other teachers, administrators, parents, students, support staff and outside professional contacts
• Possess the skills necessary to effectively implement the district guidance curriculum
• *Candidates who do not have their PA teaching certificate must have the College Verification of Eligibility
• Letter which states that you have successfully completed the program and are eligible for certification.

Salary: PER WCAEA CONTRACT

The West Chester Area School Board is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment

Position Type: Teacher - Contract Position

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Human Resources
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• Email: [e-mail]