Guidance Counselor - Little Flower School - Bethesda Maryland
Guidance Counselor - Little Flower School - Bethesda Maryland
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$ 30000 - 35000
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Job Description
Little Flower School in Bethesda Maryland is hiring a Guidance Counselor for the 202526 school year.
This is a part time role and will report to the Principal.
This position will work with all grades and the salary is $30000 to $35000 with outstanding benefits.
Please forward your resume and letter of interest to:
Under direction provides a comprehensive program of guidance and counseling to assist students in academic achievement as well as personal and social development. Acts as consultant in this regard to school staff parents and school community members.
- Provides schoolbased counseling services such as small group or individual sessions for students personal social and academic concerns. restricted to their respective license or certification
- Deliver instruction that proactively enhances awareness of mental health; promotes positive healthy behaviors; and seeks to remove the stigma associated with mental health issues
- Consults with parents and staff to appraise student needs behaviors social issues and interests to discuss appropriate recommendations for educational options
- Plans and coordinates classroom group guidance sessions on appropriate social skills mental health awareness team building and problem solving
- Uses appropriate counseling strategies to establish relationships with colleagues students parents and the school community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual
- Creates referrals to outside professionals for students needing additional support
- Provides proactive leadership that engages all stakeholders in the diversity of programs and services to help students achieve school success
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Practicing Catholic (preferably but not required)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with all policies and regulations pertaining to Archdiocesan schools as well as schoolbased policies and expectations
- Knowledge of growth and development stages of children
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team with staff students and parents
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to speak effectively to large and small groups
- Ability to establish good relationships with different types of individuals and groups
- Excellent organizational skills
- Can complete Virtus training prior to entering ADW school
Education and Experience
- Practicing Catholic (preferably but not required)
- Masters Degree in counseling social work guidance counseling or equivalent from an accredited college or university prior to appointment
- possess a valid and current Maryland Virginia or the District of Columbia board issued license in social work OR
- a National Board of Certified Counselors certification in social work OR
- a valid and current certification from the Department of Education in Maryland Virginia or the District of Columbia in school counseling
- Knowledge of best practices in pedagogical techniques
- Experience in a school setting
Little Flower School is a school focused on love of learning faith in God and service to others. Consider joining our awardwinning closeknit faculty.
Employment Type
Full-Time
