School Counselor - (Middle) Posted to create a candidate pipeline

About the role

School counselors utilize leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to promote student success, provide preventive services, and address identified student needs through a comprehensive counseling program. They advise and guide students, parents, and educators, and implement various counseling strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with academic, career, and personal/social development goals.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions.
• Consult and collaborate with parents, teachers, and other educational resources.
• Manage and communicate the comprehensive school counseling program.
• Use assessment procedures to determine and structure counseling services.
• Maintain records of student academic performance, behavior, and attendance.
• Aid in educational and career planning for students.
• Interpret and utilize student data for decision-making.
• Prepare and present reports related to counseling activities.
• Implement an effective referral and follow-up process.
• Maintain resources for education stakeholders.
• Conduct annual program audits and analyze data for program improvement.
• Measure and share results of school counseling program activities.
• Adhere to laws, policies, and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Education, Training, and Experience: Master's degree in school counseling, three semester hours of special education coursework, and a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate with School Counselor endorsement.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of school counseling principles, curriculum, instructional techniques, and data analysis; strong written and oral communication skills; outstanding leadership and human relations skills.

Benefits

• Retirement plan eligibility
• Coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
• Paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days
• Flexible leave options
• Benefits orientation upon hire