Long Term Substitute - High School Counselor

Long Term Substitute - High School Counselor JobID: 602

Position Type:

Student Support Services/School Counselor

Date Posted:

4/30/2026

Location:

Kent County High School

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TITLE: Long Term Substitute - High School Counselor

QUALIFICATIONS: As a minimum, must meet the requirements for a

Certificate as a counselor appropriate to this

Position as required by the Maryland State Board of

Education By Law 13A.12.03.02.

REPORTS TO: Principal, Director of Student Services

SUPERVISES: N/A

JOB GOAL: To complete all guidance and career responsibilities efficiently.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide or facilitate access to services necessary for students' academic, social, and emotional success
• Manage and monitor all students' progress toward yearly academic promotion
• Complete necessary reports for county and state
• Maintain and update student files
• Manage and develop 504 plans for students as needed
• Participate in various school levels teams (IEP, SST, SIT, MSAP, etc)
• Participate in community meetings/committees as needed
• Implement a comprehensive career development program for all students
• Plan and implement a comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA standards
• Provide classroom-based instruction to students as needed
• Provide small group and individual counseling and activities as needed
• Facilitate state testing for students as directed
• Facilitate access to community resources for parents, students, and families
• Facilitate access to local, state, and national programs for students
• Provide information to all stakeholders regarding school and available programs/opportunities
• Partner closely with school health and secretarial staff to provide wrap-around processes and services for students, parents, and families
• Act a liaison between families and school
• Manage all aspects of the registration and transfer process of students
• Monitor students' attendance, and intervene as needed
• Serves as building coordinator for education of homeless students, and helps families experiencing homelessness access services in the community
• Manages the process for students in need of home/hospital instruction
• Responsible for all aspects of the management and yearly updates of student records yearly, and ensures compliance with local and state regulations regarding student records
• Facilitate and monitor all aspects of students' transition to and from the Alternative Program
• Assist students in developing and updating a Career Plan of Study
• Assist students with PSAT, SAT, and ACT registration
• Identify students who are on free/reduced lunch to assure they receive fee waivers for the SAT, ACT, and college applications
• Participate in workshops, seminars, and personal reading to enhance counseling skills
• Organize and arrange visits with college recruiters
• Assist with building the master schedule and the scheduling of all students.
• Expose college-bound seniors to businesses and community organization offering scholarship.
• Maintain credit count for graduation progress
• Serve as a liaison for the military, ESOL, and mental health provider.
• Process college and scholarship applications.
• Recommend students for review credit and/or summer school courses.
• Maintain college acceptance and financial aid/scholarship letters.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment and resources to enhance the guidance and career program.
• Organize and conduct a Financial Aid Workshop for all students and their parents.
• Perform other such tasks and assume such other responsibilities as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As found in the Agreement Between the Kent County Teachers Association and The Board of Education of Kent County. Ten (10) month position plus additional duty days as assigned.

SALARY LANE: Teacher's Lane. Step established by the Superintendent.

BARGAINING UNIT: Kent County Teachers Association.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.