School Counselor

Essential Functions

• Uses data to develop comprehensive programs that meet the needs of students; establishes the school counseling program and develops activities and resources to implement and evaluate the program; develops and maintains a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program.
• Effectively implements a data-driven, grade-level appropriate college and career readiness program for all students.
• Utilizes data to determine college readiness and to determine interventions needed to assist students in a grade appropriate manner to access high school and post high school options.
• Uses data to guide program planning; conducts a yearly program audit to review extent of program implementation and effectiveness.
• Monitors student academic performance, behavior, and attendance and facilitates appropriate interventions.
• Provides individual and group counseling services to meet the developmental, preventive, and remedial needs of students.
• Consults with students, parents, teachers, and other school and community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students.
• Coordinates all counseling services for students and assists with the coordination and implementation of student services in the school.
• Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals.
• Assists all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals, and plans.
• Collaborates with parents/guardians, educators, and stakeholders to assist students with educational, career, and life planning.
• Implements classroom guidance lessons as required by the needs of the school
• Participates in school-based and district-assigned professional development; participates in other professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
• Supports, participates in, or implements, as required by the needs of the school, IEP team, Student Support Team (SST), Instructional Leadership Team (ILT), Restorative Practices (RP), CASEL Framework, attendance meetings and supports, and other social-emotional supports as required by the need and staffing model of the school.
• Adheres to ethical standards of the counseling profession, and abides by the laws, policies, and procedures that govern the schools.
• Completes other duties as assigned with the exception of those forbidden by the union contract, COMAR, or MSDE guidance.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or institution.
• Certified as a School Counselor by the State of Maryland.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the knowledge and use of technology and computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in urban schools preferred.
• Knowledge of current research and trends in school counseling and guidance.
• Knowledge of current research and trends in college and career readiness.
• Knowledge of crisis prevention and arbitration techniques.
• Ability to analyze data.

Additional Details

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org