School Counselor

School Counselor Position

The SEED School of Maryland is seeking a dedicated School Counselor to support students' academic, career, and social-emotional development through a comprehensive school counseling program.

The School Counselor works collaboratively with students, families, teachers, administrators, and community partners to promote student success, provide preventive support services, and respond to identified student needs. The counselor plays a key role in helping students achieve academic goals, develop personal and social skills, and prepare for future educational and career opportunities.

This position reports to the Director of Student Support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The School Counselor will:

• Deliver individual and group counseling services to support students' academic, personal, social, and career development
• Assist students in developing academic and career plans and setting educational goals
• Collaborate with families, teachers, administrators, and community agencies to support student success
• Monitor student academic performance, attendance, and behavior and recommend appropriate interventions
• Provide crisis response, referrals, and follow-up support services as needed
• Facilitate developmentally appropriate classroom guidance and prevention programs
• Maintain accurate student records, documentation, and counseling data
• Analyze student data to identify needs and evaluate program effectiveness
• Support school-wide initiatives that promote student well-being and achievement
• Adhere to all professional, ethical, legal, and school counseling standards

Requirements

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in School Counseling or related field preferred
• Maryland School Counselor certification or eligibility for certification
• Experience providing counseling services to school-aged students
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, faculty, and community partners
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and student information systems
• Experience working in urban, diverse, or underserved communities preferred

This is a full-time position based on the school's operational needs. Some evening hours may be required for family meetings, school events, and student support activities. Evening School Counselor positions may require a schedule of 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.