School Counselor - College-Prep & Student Wellbeing

The Seed School of Maryland Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The SEED School of Maryland seeks a dedicated School Counselor to support students' academic, career, and social-emotional development through a comprehensive school counseling program.

The School Counselor works collaboratively with students, families, teachers, administrators, and community partners to promote student success, provide preventive support services, and respond to identified student needs. This position reports to the Director of Student Support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in School Counseling or related field preferred.
• Maryland School Counselor certification or eligibility for certification.
• Experience providing counseling services to school-aged students.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, faculty, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group counseling services to support students' academic, personal, social, and career development.
• Assist students in developing academic and career plans and setting educational goals.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, administrators, and community agencies to support student success.
• Monitor student academic performance, attendance, and behavior and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Provide crisis response, referrals, and follow-up support services as needed.
• Facilitate developmentally appropriate classroom guidance and prevention programs.
• Maintain accurate student records, documentation, and counseling data.
• Analyze student data to identify needs and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Support school-wide initiatives that promote student well-being and achievement.
• Adhere to all professional, ethical, legal, and school counseling standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in School Counseling or related field

Maryland School Counselor certification or eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student information systems

Job description

The SEED School of Maryland seeks a dedicated School Counselor to support students' academic, career, and social-emotional development through a comprehensive school counseling program.

The School Counselor works collaboratively with students, families, teachers, administrators, and community partners to promote student success, provide preventive support services, and respond to identified student needs. This position reports to the Director of Student Support.