FYCounselor, Elementary, South Lake ES, FTE

Position: FY26: Counselor, Elementary, South Lake ES, 1.0 FTE

FY26:
Counselor, Elementary, South Lake ES, 1.0 FTE 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.

Job Specific Information

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.

Job

• School Counselors

Job Grade

• BD

Organization

• South Lake Elementary School

Primary Location

• Gaithersburg

Schedule

• Full-time

Working Months

• 10

Shift

• Day Job

Job Posting

• Dec 1, 2025, 3:25:25 PM

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Primary and Secondary Education

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