School Guidance Counselor Jobs in Maryland

INTRODUCTION

The School Counselor, under the direction of the Principal, Principal's Designee and/or Lead School Counselor will develop, plan and implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the ASCA (American School Counselor Association) standards, the school's School Performance Plan and the Blueprint of Baltimore City Public Schools. The School Counselor will promote student success through the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program that supports the students of Baltimore City Public Schools in the areas of academic, career and personal/social development.

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

Required:

- 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.

Preferred:

Job Type

Full time

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

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is affiliated with the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU) bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.