School Counselor Long Term Substitute, Grades 9-12
About the role
School Counselor Long Term Substitute High School, Grades 9-12 Brandywine Heights Area School District is seeking a highly motivated, student-centered School Counselor (Grades 9-12) Long Term Substitute to join our team. The successful candidate will collaborate with students, families, school staff, and community agencies to support students' social-emotional well-being, academic success, and career awareness and development. We are looking for an educator who is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive. The District serves nearly 1,250 students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade at three school sites and serves students and families living in the Borough of Topton and the townships of District, Longswamp, and Rockland.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with students, families, school staff, and community agencies to support students' social-emotional well-being
- Support academic success
- Promote career awareness and development
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Work with school staff to create a trusting, collaborative, and equitable learning environment
Qualifications
- Valid Pennsylvania School Counselor (PreK-12) Certification required
- Demonstrated commitment to meeting the academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs of students
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong collaboration skills
- Strong organizational skills
Benefits
- Medical (or Opt Out) Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Personal and Sick Leave
- PSERS Retirement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Additional voluntary benefits
Pay
Brandywine Heights Area School District offers a competitive salary based on experience, education, and certification in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. 2026-2027 Starting Salaries (Step 1): Master's Degree: $61,551; Master's + 12 Credits: $63,100; Master's + 30 Credits: $65,319; Master's + 60 Credits: $68,079.
Schedule
Full-time position for the 2026-27 school year, effective immediately following School Board approval and successful completion of pre-employment requirements.