School Counselor, Grades 4-8

Brandywine Heights Area School District; Macungie (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Personal and Sick Leave

PSERS Retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Brandywine Heights Area School District is seeking a School Counselor for grades 4-8 to support students' social-emotional well-being, academics, and career awareness. The successful candidate will collaborate with students, families, school staff, and community agencies to foster a positive, inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.

Qualified candidates hold Pennsylvania School Counselor certification; strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills are

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania School Counselor Certification required.
• Demonstrated commitment to meeting the academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs of students.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, families, school staff, and community agencies to support students' social-emotional well-being, academic success, and career development.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.
• Support ongoing student growth through counseling services, program development, and data-driven decision making.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM!

School Counselor - Intermediate/Middle Level Grades 4-8

Brandywine Heights Area School District is seeking a highly motivated, student-centered School Counselor (Grades 48) to join our team. The successful candidate will collaborate with students, families, school staff, and community agencies to support students' social-emotional well-being, academic success, and career awareness and development. We are looking for an educator who is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania School Counselor (PreK12) Certification required.
• Demonstrated commitment to meeting the academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs of students.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Salary

Brandywine Heights Area School District offers a competitive salary based on experience, education, and certification in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

20262027 Starting Salaries (Step 1)

• Master's Degree: $61,551
• Master's + 12 Credits: $63,100
• Master's + 30 Credits: $65,319
• Master's + 60 Credits: $68,079

Benefits

Eligible employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical (or Opt Out), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal and Sick Leave
• PSERS Retirement
• Employee Assistance Program and additional voluntary benefits

To learn more about the position, please view the Teacher Job Description.

Join Brandywine Heights Area School District and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students every day.

STUDENTS FIRST: Empower & Inspire to Reach New Heights

The Brandywine Heights Area School District is committed to excellence! We serve nearly 1,250 students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade at three school sites. The District services students and families living in four municipalities: the Borough of Topton and the townships of District, Longswamp, and Rockland.

The employees of Brandywine Heights Area School District play an important role in providing our students with a well-rounded educational foundation that supports their academic, physical, and social emotional growth. Our staff is committed to creating a culture that fosters a trusting, collaborative, and equitable learning environment for all members of the school community.

Check out our Promotional Video to see how BHASD staff and students reach #newHEIGHTS every day!

The Brandywine Heights Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employment, Educational/Service Organization.