School Counselor: Lead Student Success & Career Planning

Baltimore County Public Schools; Maryland; On-site; USD 68,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including medical, &n

403(b)/457 retirement plans

Paid holidays and leave options

Job summary

Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking a School Counselor to support students through a comprehensive counseling program aligned with the ASCA National Model. The role involves classroom and targeted counseling, collaboration with families and staff, and ongoing program evaluation.

The counselor will partner with administrators to address academic, career, and personal/social development, ensuring equitable access to resources and guidance for all students.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Three semester hours of special education coursework.
• Maryland Educator Professional Certificate with School Counselor endorsement or eligibility via Pathway to Initial Licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist all students individually or in small groups to develop academic, career and personal/social skills.
• Provide individual and group counseling; consult with parents/guardians, teachers and administrators.
• Implement School Counseling Core Curriculum and 6 Year Plan; manage and evaluate program data.
• Develop and communicate the comprehensive school counseling program per ASCA Model; use data to guide direction.
• Use assessment procedures to tailor counseling services and track student progress.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support education and career planning; prepare reports.
• Attend after-hours meetings and events as required.
• Maintain up-to-date resources for education stakeholders.

Skills

School counseling knowledge

Curriculum knowledge

Written communication

Oral communication

Leadership

Human relations

Education

Master’s degree in school counseling

Three semester hours of special education coursework

Maryland Educator Professional Certificate with School Counselor endorsement

Maryland licensure pathway (Pathway to Initial Licensure)

Job description

Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking a School Counselor to support students through a comprehensive counseling program aligned with the ASCA National Model. The role involves classroom and targeted counseling, collaboration with families and staff, and ongoing program evaluation.

The counselor will partner with administrators to address academic, career, and personal/social development, ensuring equitable access to resources and guidance for all students.