Dorchester County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for potential School 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. • 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 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.