Professional School Counselor (11-Month)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Professional School Counselor provides counseling services that are comprehensive in scope, preventive in design and developmental in nature in the areas of academic achievement, college and/or career readiness and personal/social development for all students. The Professional School Counselor acts as a change agent and student advocate helping ensure access and equity for all students supporting the system's overall mission.

This is a PGCEA - Table B, 11-month Position

Salary Range: $60,587- $135,592

CLOSING DATE: August 16, 2023

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

PROGRAM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

INDIVIDUAL STUDENT PLANNING

PREVENTIVE AND RESPONSIVE SERVICES

Utilizes appropriate counseling strategies (i.e., individual, group, classroom, and school-wide) in order to provide preventive and responsive services to support culturally diverse student populations.

SYSTEM SUPPORT

ACCOUNTABILITY

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to use a computer and other technological equipment;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to speak effectively to both large and small groups; and
• Ability to read, take notes, and interpret written materials;
• Demonstrated knowledge of national, state and local school counseling standards and adheres to professional and ethical standards of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).Thorough knowledge of Prince George's County Policies and Procedures;
• Excellent human relations skills with the ability to establish good relationships with many different types of individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of growth and developmental stages of adolescents;
• Ability to use the computer for on-line scheduling;
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently with staff, students, and parents;

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree in School Counseling, with two years of experience as a school counselor preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Advanced Professional Certificate

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

None .

Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.

All 10 month employees will be enrolled in the 12 month extended pay option.

As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

To submit an application online select apply.

Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration. If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact the Office of Recruitment and Retention at [email protected] or 301-952-6274.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.