Job Title: School Counselor

General Description:

The school counselor provides individual and group, short-term, goal-focused and/or crisis counseling. The majority of situations brought to the school counselor involve normal, developmental issues like friendship concerns, managing strong feelings, resolving conflicts, etc.

The school counselor's role is one of support with the primary focus being removing barriers to learning. Although the school counselor is trained as a therapist, school counselors do not conduct “long-term” counseling in the school setting. They provide short term and/or crisis counseling and are trained to recognize and respond to student mental health needs and assist students and families in locating a therapist in the community who can more adequately provide services when long term/intensive care is needed.

Essential Functions and Duties:

● Identifying issues affecting school performance, such as absenteeism

● Addressing social or behavioral problems

● Helping students develop skills needed for academic success

● Counseling individuals and small groups

● Assessing students’ abilities and interests

● Helping students achieve academic or career goals

● Other duties as assigned

Professional Requirements:

Option I

(1) A master's degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling from an IHE; and

(2) A National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) certificate; and

(3) Two years of satisfactory performance as a teacher or school counselor in a school setting.

Option II

A master's degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling from a Maryland approved program that includes 500 hours in a supervised practicum.

Option III

A master’s degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling from a program approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.

Option IV

(1) A master's degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling leading to certification in the state in which it is located; and

(2) 2 years of satisfactory performance as a teacher or school counselor or 500 clock hours in a supervised practicum in school counseling or school guidance and counseling.

Option V.

(1) A master’s degree; and

(2) A valid, professional school counseling certificate from another state;

(3) Verification of at least 27 months of satisfactory performance as a school counselor during the past 7 years.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bel Air, MD 21015: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• School Counseling Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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