School Counselor (December 2026-May 2027)

PENN WOOD ELEM; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Chester Area School District is seeking a School Counselor for Stetson Middle School for December 2026 through May 2027. The position requires a Master’s degree and an appropriate PA certification, with duties focused on supporting students’ academic, career and personal/social development.

The counselor collaborates with administrators, staff, parents and students, delivering guidance curriculum and utilizing technology for communications and presentations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with PA certification is required.
• Proficiency in using technology for individual communication and research.
• Proficiency in presenting technology to enhance small and large student groups or staff sessions.
• Possess effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with teachers, administrators, parents, students, support staff and outside professional contacts.
• Possess the skills necessary to effectively implement the district guidance curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Promote the overall development of students within academic, career and personal/social areas.
• Work cooperatively with administrators, supervisors, staff, parents, and students to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Master's degree with PA certification

College Verification of Eligibility

Job description

School Counselor (December 2026-May 2027)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5932123

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 21, 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

Candidate 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 - Long Term Sub Assignment

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]