Secondary School Counselor

Avon Grove School District; Jennersville (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon Grove School District is seeking a highly qualified Secondary School Counselor to support our high school community. The counselor will deliver a comprehensive framework addressing academic, career, and social-emotional needs, working with educators, families, and the community to empower students for success after graduation.

The role involves collaboration with MTSS/SAP teams, crisis response, and support across scheduling, testing, and post-secondary planning to ensure a safe and

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Department of Education Certification – Elementary and Secondary School Counselor (PK-12).
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to student services.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience working with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Academic Counseling and Scheduling: coordinate new student registration and scheduling.
• Provide crisis response, including suicide risk assessments and behavioral threat assessments.
• Provide individual and group counseling.
• Mediator for conflict resolution between students and staff.
• Participate on MTSS and SAP teams.
• Develop and oversee 504 service agreements.
• Provide input at IEP meetings.
• Conduct gifted screenings.
• Coordinate standardized testing and interpret results.
• Inform families and students about post-secondary planning and the application process.
• Assist in course selection and scheduling.
• Assist with postsecondary/employment applications and write letters.
• Make presentations to students.
• Coordinate vocational-technical school applications.
• Maintain pupil records per policies and regulations.
• Notify families of failures and retentions and related information.
• Monitor progress toward graduation and provide proper instructions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Experience with diverse students

Education

Pennsylvania Counselor Certification PK-12

Job description

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Guidance Counselor
• Date Posted:
  11/3/2026

Join the Avon Grove School District as a Secondary School Counselor

Why Choose Avon Grove?

At Avon Grove School District, we don't just offer jobs, we offer careers with purpose. We are a district on the move, with bold ideas, and strong leadership. Avon Grove School District strives to ensure that all students and staff feel connected, accepted, and valued.

We believe that every team member matters, and that true success comes from working as a "Team of Teams" collaborating across buildings, roles, and grade levels to deliver extraordinary learning experiences. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, innovate, and make a real difference in the lives of students every day, Avon Grove is the place for you. You'll join a school and district culture where your voice is valued, and your work truly matters.

Our Vision for the Future

All Avon Grove students are well prepared to create their futures.

"Learn, Lead, Succeed"

is not just a slogan. It is a daily reminder that we're in this together, united in purpose, and committed to excellence every day, in every classroom.

Avon Grove is seeking a highly qualified, student-centered Secondary School Counselor to serve our high school community. The successful candidate will deliver an intentional, comprehensive framework that addresses the unique academic, career, and social-emotional needs of all students. Through collaborative partnerships with educators, families, and the community, they will work to empower students to realize their full potential, and graduate equipped for success in post-secondary life.

What You'll Do

• Academic Counseling and Scheduling
  • Coordinate new student registration and scheduling
  • Review quarterly academic progress
• Provide crisis response- conducting suicide risk assessments and behavioral threat assessments.
• Provide individual and group counseling.
• Serve as mediator for conflict resolution between students and/or staff when appropriate.
• Participate on teams and committees, including, but not limited to, MTSS and SAP.
• Develop and oversee 504 service agreements
• Provide input at IEP meetings
• Conduct gifted screenings.
• Proctor and coordinate standardized testing and assist with the interpretation of the test results.
• Hold informational sessions for families and students on relevant topics such as post-secondary planning and the application process.
• Assist in course selection and scheduling.
• Assist with applications to post secondary schools and/or places of employment, and write let
• Make presentations to students.
• Coordinate vocational-technical school applications and related issues.
• Maintain, secure and disseminate pupil records in accordance with district, state and federal
  policies and regulations.
• Notify families of failures and retentions based on credits earned and related information, such as summer school offerings.
• Monitor progress toward graduation and provide proper instructions.

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Department of Education Certification – Elementary and Secondary School Counselor (PK-12)
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to student services.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience working with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A collaborative, growth-focused culture
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and technology
• Professional development opportunities at every level
• A district that truly values wellness, balance, and belonging

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: The Avon Grove School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, sexual orientation, handicap/disability, union membership, or other legally protected classification. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504.