Secondary School Counselor: Impactful Guidance (1.0 FTE)

Montgomery County Public Schools; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Blair High School in Montgomery County is seeking a Counselor, Secondary, 1.0 FTE for FY27. The role provides developmental guidance and counseling to students, focusing on academics, career planning, and social development.

The position requires a Master’s degree in school guidance and counseling and Maryland certification, with duties including collaboration with staff, parents, and the community. Some after-hours commitments may apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in school guidance and counseling.
• Maryland state certification requirements for school guidance and counseling.
• Experience as a teacher and/or counselor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling services to students in academic achievement, career and educational decision making, and personal/social development.
• Act as a consultant to staff, parents and community to support student success.
• Attend school meetings and activities outside the instructional day as mandated.

Skills

Guidance & Counseling

Oral & Written Communication

Computer Skills

Reading & Note-Taking

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in school guidance and counseling

Maryland state certification requirements for school guidance and counseling

Job description

Montgomery Blair High School in Montgomery County is seeking a Counselor, Secondary, 1.0 FTE for FY27. The role provides developmental guidance and counseling to students, focusing on academics, career planning, and social development.

The position requires a Master’s degree in school guidance and counseling and Maryland certification, with duties including collaboration with staff, parents, and the community. Some after-hours commitments may apply.