School Counselor - St. Bernadette Catholic School

School Counselor
- St. Bernadette Catholic School
- Silver Spring Maryland

Job Category: School Administration

Requisition Number: SCHOO
003052

Posted:
May 27, 2026

Full-Time
• On-site

Saint Bernadette Church, 70 University Boulevard, East, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA

Saint Bernadette School is seeking a full-time licensed counselor for the  school year to work with students from primary to middle school grades. This role will report to the Principal and the salary range is $60,000 to $70,000 with excellent benefits. Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Saint Bernadette School is a Blue Ribbon Catholic parish school conveniently located in Silver Spring outside the Beltway. We have a solid community footprint and also attract students from beyond Montgomery County in Maryland as well as from the District of Columbia.

• Provide school-based, short-term counseling services, such as small group or individual sessions to support students’ personal, social, and academic success (in alignment with their license or certification).
• Deliver Tier 1 services in the form of classroom instruction that proactively enhances social-emotional skills, promotes positive school engagement, and supports students’ goals and academic achievement.
• Establish cohesive partnerships with school administrators, teachers and staff.
• Participate as a member of the School Assistance Team.
• Collaborate with parents, administration and teachers to evaluate student needs.
• Facilitate discussions regarding appropriate guidance for educational options and out-of-school mental and/or behavioral health and well-being support services when requested or needed.
• Conduct compassionate outreach to families, parents and guardians.
• Maintain familiarity with community resources.

• Practicing Catholic (preferred but not required)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with all policies and regulations pertaining to Archdiocesan schools, as well as school-based policies and expectations
• Understanding of growth and development stages of children
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to speak effectively to large and small groups
• Ability to establish positive relationships with various individuals and groups
• Strong organizational skills
• Abide by the ADW Safe Environment Policy and complete Virtus training and other requirements prior to entering ADW schools

• Master’s degree in school counseling, counseling or social work from an accredited college or university
• A valid and current certification or licensure from the Department of Education in Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia
• Possess a valid and current Maryland or District of Columbia board issued license
• Knowledge of best practices in pedagogical techniques
• Experience in a school setting

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