Student Success & Behavioral Health Counselor

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking a licensed school counselor to advise students at assigned middle or secondary schools. You will provide counseling services to foster academic, personal, social, and career development and implement broad programs addressing decision making and coping strategies.

You will serve as a liaison with families and community agencies to support students, with specializations in bilingual, sign language, or GEAR UP programs as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in school counseling required.
• Knowledge of adolescence development and counseling theories.
• Ability to address student needs through individual and group counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students.
• Develop and implement guidance programs for personal and academic growth.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and agencies to support students.
• Maintain counseling records and prepare reports.
• Address at‑risk students and participate in crisis intervention when needed.

Skills

Counseling theory

Crisis intervention

Student support

Data recording

Education

Master’s degree in school counseling

Job description

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking a licensed school counselor to advise students at assigned middle or secondary schools. You will provide counseling services to foster academic, personal, social, and career development and implement broad programs addressing decision making and coping strategies.

You will serve as a liaison with families and community agencies to support students, with specializations in bilingual, sign language, or GEAR UP programs as needed.