School Counselor Pool (64,318+)
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Dorchester County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for potentialSchool Counselors vacancies for school year 2026 - 2027.Under the direction of the school principal and the Supervisor of School Counselors School Counselors provide a comprehensive developmental program of guidance and counseling to assist students in the areas of academic achievement career/educational decision making and personal and social development.
DUTIES:
- Implement the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) framework to support students academic achievement personal/social development and career development.
- Provide individual and group counseling for students.
- Provide a data-driven counseling program that enhances the needs of the school and students with a focus to make improvements.
- Serve a vital role in the multi-tier systems of support (MTSS) process working collaboratively with stakeholders to support student success.
- Provide interventions and strategies from a proactive perspective.
- Utilize resources to help students explore career interests and provide information to help them make decisions.
- Process necessary referrals to appropriate school and community resource personnel for diagnostic assistance.
- Consult with parents and school leadership to effectively provide support for students and families as needed.
- Monitor student attendance.
- Register schedule and orient new students to school procedures and to the many opportunities for learning (secondary school counselor).
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure early college and career awareness is introduced to all students (e.g. Career Fairs Guidance Lessons College Trips etc.).
- Infuse technology to support career exploration (Knowledge of Naviance)
- Serve on school and community committees.
- Maintain a school counseling program that is inclusive of all students promotes diversity and encourages potential for all students.
- Participate in job related training classes workshops or courses.
- Attend school related functions and provide support to the total school operation.
- Conduct classroom guidance lessons based upon developing college and career ready students.
- Serve as an advocate for students and represents them in working toward resolving conflicts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Eligible for and hold prior to appointment the Maryland State Department of Education Certification for School Counselor in accordance with COMAR 13A.12.03.02.
- Masters degree from an accredited college or university in school counseling.
- Three (3) years experience as a teacher and/or counselor preferred.
- An awareness of the DCPS Policies and Procedures; Comprehensive School Counseling Program; and Program of Study (middle and high school).
- Knowledge of growth and developmental stages of children.
- Knowledge and experience in behavior and academic interventions.
- Knowledge with data collection and analysis.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently with staff students and parents.
- Ability to use a computer and other technology.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to speak effectively to large and small groups.
- Ability to establish relationships with all groups.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Health
- Classroom Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Special Education
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
- Word Processing
About Company
Apply online: https://dcps.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx Dorchester County, Maryland, with a population of 29,300, is the Eastern Shore's largest county with 593 square miles of land and 108 square miles of water. The Dorchester County Public School system provides the educational fou ... View more
