Counselor - Elementary, South Lake ES, FTE

Overview

Summary

Description:

Under direction, provides a comprehensive developmental program of guidance and counseling to assist students in the area of academic achievement, career/educational decision making, and personal and social development. Acts as consultant, in this regard, to school staff, parents, and community members. 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.

The wage range for this position is a salary between $64,591 and $131,472 based on education & experience. For information about benefits, please follow this link. This job includes required summer days for which you will be compensated at your regular rate of pay.

• School Counselors
• Job Grade: BD
• Organization:
  South Lake Elementary School
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Gaithersburg
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Working Months: 10
• Shift: Day Job
• Job Posting:
  Sep 24, 2025, 3:44:21 PM

• Thorough knowledge of the MCPS Policies and Procedures, Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program, and Program of Studies.
• Knowledge of growth and development stages of children.
• Ability to read, take notes, and interpret written material.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently with staff, students, and parents.
• Ability to use a computer and other technological equipment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to speak effectively to large and small groups.
• Excellent human relations skills with the ability to establish good relationships with many different types of individuals and groups.

• 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.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Primary and Secondary Education

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