Baltimore City Public Schools - School Counselor 26-27
School Counselor 26-27 Baltimore City Public Schools 200 E. North Avenue Baltimore, MD 21202
Teachers & Licensed Professionals - Position - SCHOOL COUNSELING
Job Number: 8600042431 Start Date: Open Date: Closing Date:
The School Counselor under the direction of the Principal Principals 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 schools 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 and conducts a yearly program audit to review the 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 and 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 school. • Completes other duties as assigned, with the exception of those forbidden by the union contract, COMAR, or MSDE guidance.
Desired Qualifications
• Masters 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.
Full-time or Part-time 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 essential 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 professional references to include name, title, business address, email address, and phone number • All documentation, certification necessary, scanned copies accepted to substantiate minimum qualifications must be uploaded into the application • All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to the 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, socio-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 communitys 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.