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

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

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

• 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.
• Measures 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

• 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.
• 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

SALARY

View the TABCO 10 Month Employees Salary Scale. Salary: $67508 - $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

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

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).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Chloé Duncan, MBA, IPMA-SCP

Human Resource Officer

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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!