Anticipated Vacancy - Centreville, United States - Queen Anne's County Public Schools

Description

Position Type:
Professional Staff/School Counselor

Date Posted:
3/21/2024

Location:
Queen Anne`s County High

Date Available:
07/01/2024

Closing Date:
Until Filled
JOB SUMMARY:
To provide, as a member of the counseling department staff, a comprehensive counseling program for high school students and specifically provide services to meet the needs of assigned students; consult with teachers, staff and parents to enhance effectiveness in helping students; and to provide support to other high school educational programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's degree in School Guidance and Counselor
2. A valid Maryland Educator Certificate with Guidance School Counselor as an endorsement

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Aids students in course and subject selection.
2. Obtains and disseminates occupational information to students and to classes studying occupations.
3. Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in evolving education and occupation plans in terms of such evaluation.
4. Works to discover and develop special abilities of students.
5. Works to resolve student's educational handicaps.
6. Registers students new to the school and orients them to school procedures and the school's varied opportunities for learning.
7. Works to prevent students from dropping out of school.
8. Helps students evaluate career interests and choices.
9. Remains readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
10. Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such problems as home and family relations, health and emotional adjustment.
11. Plans guidance field trips to schools, colleges, and industry for interested students.
12. Guides students in their participation in school and community activities
13. Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality.
14. Supervises the preparation and processing of college, scholarship, and employment applications.
15. Makes recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships.
16. Provides student information to colleges and potential employees according to provisions of the Board's policy on student records.
17. Confers with parents whenever necessary.
18. Assists in the orientation of new faculty members.
19. Provides in-service training in guidance for teachers and student teachers.
20. Works with teachers and other staff members to familiarize them with the general range of services offered by the student personnel services department, and to improve the educational prospects of individual students being counseled.
21. Advises administrators and faculty on the matters of student discipline.
22. Takes an active role in interpreting the school's objectives to students, parents, and the community at large.
23. Interprets the guidance program to the community.
24. Organizes and conducts annual "Career Day".
25. Arranges for tutors and summer school work.
26. Performs other duties as assigned.

SALARY: Queen Anne's County Eleven (11) Month Salary Schedule

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Internal Applicants:
Submit an Internal application at Please upload a current letter of interest and an updated resume as part of your internal application.

External Applicants:
Submit an External application at Along with your application, please upload a current letter of interest, updated resume, three current letters of recommendation and any additional supporting documents.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
In accordance with state and federal laws, and the policies of the Board of Education, QACPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, age, religion, disability, genetics, ancestry/national origin, marital status, sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing educational programs and service, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. QACPS operates equal opportunity and affirmative action programs for students and staff. The Board of Education of Queen Anne's County Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

• Employee inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Michael Noel, Director of Human Resources, or ext. 176.
• Student or parent inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Matt Evans, Director of Student Services, or ext. 154.
• Inquiries regarding ADA and Section 504 should be directed to Joeleen Smith, Supervisor of Special Education, or ext. 131.
• Inquiries regarding Title II should be directed to Michael Noel, Director of Human Resources, or ext. 176.

Inquiries may also be addressed in writing to the appropriate office at Queen Anne's County Public Schools, 202 Chesterfield Ave, Centreville, Maryland 21617.

External Agencies
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

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Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR)
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Maryland Relay 7-1-1

U.S. Department of Education (OCR)
Office for Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202


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Board of Education contact information can be found on the QACPS website.