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FY26: School Counselor, Secondary, Northwood HS, 0.5 FTE

Montgomery County Public Schools
place Silver Spring, 20997
local_atm $62,558 - $127,334 a year
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
School Issues
ECT
Individuals
School
Private Practice

About Job

FY26: School Counselor, Secondary, Northwood HS, 0.5 FTE

Job Specific Information: The wage range for this position is a salary between $62,558 and $127,334 based on education and experience. For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view
MCPS Official Job Description

Summary Description:
Under direction, is responsible for providing comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling services to students in the area of academic achievement, career and educational decision making and personal/social development. Acts as a consultant in this regard to staff, parents and community. Physical Demands: As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job. Special Requirements: Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.


Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of MCPS Policies and Procedures, Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program, and Program of Studies. Knowledge of growth and developmental stages of adolescents. Ability to read, take notes, and interpret written materials. Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently with staff, students, and parents. Ability to use a computer and other technological equipment. Ability to use the computer for on-line scheduling. Excellent oral and written communication skill^s with the ability to speak effectively to both large and small groups. Excellent human relations skills with the ability to establish good relationships with many different types of individuals and groups

Education Training Experience:
Master^s degree from an accredited college or university in school guidance and counseling; Experience as a teacher and/or counselor preferred.Certificate License:Meets Maryland state certification requirements for school guidance and counseling.


Job: School Counselors

Job Grade: BD

Organization: Northwood High School

Primary Location: Silver Spring

Schedule: Full-time | 1.000 (80 hours bi-weekly)

Working Months: 10

Job Posting: May 15, 2025, 9:55:45 AM - Ongoing

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

School Issues

Age Groups

Preteens/Tweens (11-13)
Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

School

Settings

Private Practice
Schools
Home Health/In-home