School Counselor- (High School) Posted to create a candidate pipeline

Baltimore County Public Schools; Maryland; Presencial; USD 80 000 - 121 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

403(b)/457 plans

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Personal business days

Bereavement days

FMLA leave

Resumo da oferta

Baltimore County Public Schools is hiring a school counselor to promote student success through a comprehensive counseling program addressing academic, career, and personal/social development.

The role involves individual and group counseling, collaboration with families and staff, and program accountability using data and ASCA standards. Occasional after-hours meetings may be required.

Qualificações

• Master’s degree in school counseling required.
• Maryland Educator Professional Certificate with School Counselor endorsement or eligibility.

Responsabilidades

• Assist students individually or in groups to develop academic, career, and personal/social skills.
• Provide individual and group counseling and preventive programs.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators to support student success.
• Maintain and audit the school counseling program and use data to guide interventions.

Conhecimentos

School counseling

Curriculum knowledge

Instructional techniques

Data analysis

Written & oral communication

Leadership & teamwork

Formação académica

Master’s degree in school counseling

Maryland Pathway to Initial Licensure

Descrição da oferta de emprego

JOB DESCRIPTION

WE ENCOURAGE BILINGUAL CANDIDATES TO APPLY. PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS JOB POSTING IS NOT FOR SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER, PLEASE SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO JOB ID #4339.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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.
• Measure 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, And Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in school counseling.
• Three semester hours of special education coursework.

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.

GRADE

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

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SALARY

$67,508 - $121,924

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at:

Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools - www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll

OTHER COMPENSATION

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

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

RETIREMENT

Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

BENEFITS

• medical plans
• dental plans
• vision
• life insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• disability coverage
• 403(b)/457 plans
• paid holidays
• sick
• personal business
• bereavement days
• flexible leave options such as FMLA
• sick bank
• board approved leaves
• All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

BENEFITS

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

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 activates 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).

ABOUT US

Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is the 22ndlargest school district in the nation and the 3rdlargest in Maryland with over 21,000 employees supporting over 111,000 students. BCPS has 26 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and 23 National Blue Ribbon schools, 32 magnet schools and 116 magnet programs.

Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking highly effective employees that will inspire, support, and prepare our students for a successful future. BCPSworks toembraceall stakeholders,engagethem in authentic collaboration andempowerthem to be a part of positive change, so our students, staff, and system will excel. We hope you will join our dynamic community! Apply to work at BCPS!