What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guidance Counselor, High School (EX) (2025-2026) - Archbishop Spalding High School, Severn MD position at Archbishop Spalding High School?
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Counselor to support students' academic, social, and emotional well-being. The ideal candidate will provide guidance, counseling, and resources to help students navigate challenges and achieve success in school and beyond.
Essential Functions
- Provide individual and group counseling to support students' emotional and social development
- Assist students in developing academic goals
- Identify and address behavioral issues, collaborating with teachers and parents/guardians
- Conduct crisis intervention and provide referrals to external resources when necessary
- Support students in conflict resolution, peer relationships, and decision-making
- Collaborate with school staff to create a safe and supportive learning environment
- Maintain accurate and confidential student records
Position Qualifications
- Master’s degree in School Counseling
- MD State certification/licensure as a School Counselor
- Experience working with students in an educational setting is preferred
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and faculty
Range: $42,500 - $85,000 Annualized
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and personal leave.** Please click on the link below for more detailed information:
https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/
- To be considered for a teaching opportunity and to assist with determining compensation, the following documentation is required to be uploaded with your application: Resume, applicable certifications, licensures (PEL), transcripts, and reference contact information. After submitting your completed application, click "Go to My Presence" to upload these documents. Then click "My References" on the right side to submit your reference information.
Skills
Preferred- Adolescent Behavioral Development
- Adolescent Behavioral Intervention
- Adolescent Behavioral Management
- Adolescent Emotional Development
- Adolescent Social Development
- Confidentiality
- Conflict Resolution
- Discretion
- Learning Disability Management
- Lesson Planning
- Patience
- School Counselor Certification
- Sound Judgement
- Strong Collaboration
- Strong Decision Making
- Strong Follow-Up
- Strong Influence Skills
- Strong Listening Skills
- Support Catholic Mission
- Teaching
Salary : $42,500 - $85,000
