FYResource Counselor, Secondary, Wheaton HS, FTE

Summary Description

Under direction, provides a comprehensive developmental program to students in the areas of personal and social development, academic achievement, and career and educational decision making; acts as a consultant in this regard to staff, parents and community. Under direction, provides management of guidance services to students, staff, and parents, including academic, career and personal/social counseling; serves as the guidance department’s liaison with administration, staff and community.

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 $66,690 and $135,745 based on education and experience. For information about benefits, please follow the link below. This position includes summer days.

School Counselors

BD

Wheaton High School

Silver Spring

Full-time

10

Day Job

Jul 6, 2026, 2:04:09 PM

• Thorough knowledge of the role of a counselor and the MCPS Policies and Procedures regarding guidance/counseling.
• Thorough knowledge of the Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program and the MCPS Program of Studies.
• Knowledge of growth and development stages of adolescents.
• Ability to read, take notes, and interpret written material.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently with staff, students, and parents.
• Ability to use a computer for on-line scheduling.
• Ability to do counselor/department observations and supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to speak effectively to both 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.
• Three years experience as a counselor.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
• Certificate License:
  Meets Maryland state certification requirements for school guidance counselor.
• Completion of Observing and Analyzing Teaching 1 (OAT1) by the beginning of the second year of the assignment and Observing and Analyzing Teaching 2 (OAT2) by the end of the second year in assignment.