Counselor, Highland View Elementary, FTE

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Counselor, Highland View Elementary, 1.0 FTE

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Counselor, Highland View Elementary, 1.0 FTE role at Montgomery County Public Schools
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Under direction, provides a comprehensive developmental program of guidance and counseling to assist students in the areas of academic achievement, career/educational decision making, and personal and social development. Acts as consultant to school staff, parents, and community members.

As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Required to attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.

• MCEA 10‑Month Leadership Positions: includes required summer days compensated at regular pay rate.
• Job Grade: BD
• Organization:
  Highland View Elementary School
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Silver Spring
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time (Day Job)
• Working Months: 10
• Shift: Day Job
• Job Posting:
  Dec 17, 2025

• Thorough knowledge of 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.
• Excellent human relations skills.

• 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.