Substitute School Counselor SY 2026-2027

Baltimore County Public Schools; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 53,726 - 60,614; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County Public Schools seeks a dedicated school counselor to promote student success with a comprehensive program addressing academic, career, and personal/social development. You will collaborate with parents, staff, and community resources to implement preventive and responsive services.

The role requires a master's in school counseling, Maryland certification, and adherence to state licensure standards. Evening meetings and after-school events may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in school counseling.
• Maryland Educator Professional Certificate with School Counselor endorsement required.
• Licensure: Maryland Educator Professional License for School Counselor or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually or in groups to develop academic, career and personal/social skills and plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling; collaborate with parents, teachers and staff.
• Implement the comprehensive school counseling program based on ASCA model and school data.
• Maintain program management, monitoring, and accountability; report results when needed.
• Conduct yearly program audit and communicate results to stakeholders.

Skills

ASCA National Model

Data analysis

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in school counseling

Maryland Educator Professional Certificate (School Counselor endorsement)

Maryland Licensure eligibility

Job description

Job Description

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

Examples of Duties:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in school counseling.
• Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate with School Counselor endorsement.
• Licensure: Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Professional License and School Counselor Licensure.
• Education, training, and experience as required by the Maryland Pathway to Initial Licensure for School Counselor.

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 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.

Citizenship, Residency or Work Visa

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in the United States required.

Conditions of Employment

Requires attendance at after‑school and evening meetings and events.

Salary

$41.05 per hour (FLSA: Non‑Exempt).

This posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

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).