- A Maryland Professional Eligibility Certificate, Standard Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional Certificate in the appropriate field of education; or
- Experience as a teacher and/or counselor preferred.
- Knowledge of American School Counselor Association National model and School Counselor competencies preferred.
- Knowledge of growth and developmental stages of children.
- Understanding of and ability to maintain rapport with persons from diverse, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups.
- Knowledge of Calvert County Public Schools policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of Calvert County Public Schools curriculum and instructional program.
- Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication.
- Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to students, teachers, staff, central office personnel, and community members.
- Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and and acceptable.
- Knowledge and ability to utilize the student information system for a variety of purposes.
- Implements a school counseling program that is data-driven, planned, sequential, and developmental.
- Plans and delivers structured lessons, presentations, and services designed to meet the identified guidance and counseling competencies in areas of academic achievement, career and educational development, and personal/social development through a variety of modalities, including individual advising, large group guidance, and small group counseling.
- Initiates individual and group sessions to address students' personal, social, and academic needs.
- Assists students in developing decision-making skills and provides related experiences to help them attain understanding of their abilities, interests, and values.
- Utilizes student and school data to monitor students' academic progress.
- Collaborates with administrators, teachers, and parents to promote rigorous educational and career planning for all students that includes structured academic and career plans leading toward graduation and beyond.
- Consults with parents and staff to appraise individual and collective student needs and interests and discusses appropriate recommendations for student educational, personal, and social growth.
- Plans programs and services through which parents of all students will acquire an understanding of expectations, roles, and procedures for monitoring students' academic and career planning processes and progress during critical transition periods.
- Assists with the development of the school's master schedule.
- Assists in the articulation and orientation of students.
- Reports and refers critical incidents that jeopardize the well-being of the student as obligated by law, Calvert County Public Schools' policies and procedures, and ethical standards.
- Collaborates in the development and implementation of programs targeting social and emotional skills that reduce negative behaviors and increase productive and positive behaviors between and among students.
- Assists with accurate data collection for students enrolled in the County Alternative Education Program: verifies daily attendance, adds entry/withdraw information, creates student schedules, verifies/runs interims/report cards, etc. in the student information system.
- Communicates with students' home school counselors/registrars effectively.
- Works collaboratively with social workers/school psychologists in creating and implementing a program of care for students.
- Assist with transition of students to and from their home school.
- Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others.
- Maintains regular, on-time attendance.
- Works flexible hours as necessary.
- Works under stress and meets all deadlines.
- Attends special events such as open house and registration nights.
- Director of Student Services
- Director of Human Resources
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Description
NOTICE OF VACANCYAugust 14, 2023
POSITION: SCHOOL COUNSELOR - COUNTY ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM
LOCATION: Calvert Alternative School at the Career and Technology Academy
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the school principal and supervisor of student services, the school counselor is responsible for providing a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate program to students in the area of academic achievement, career, and educational decision making, and personal/social development. The school counselor acts as a consultant in this regard to staff, parents, and the community.
REPORTS TO: Assistant Principal of the Career and Technology Academy and Supervisor of Student Services
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment.
UNUSUAL DEMANDS: May be subject to a flexible work schedule.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) month position and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current Calvert County Public Schools salary schedule for teachers. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: school year
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Position will remain open until filled. Interviews may begin as early as August 28, 2023. Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website -
References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.
State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.
House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement
Pursuant to Section of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement
Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.
Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.
Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to:
Ms. Cecelia Lewis
Director of Student Services
Calvert County Public Schools
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Employees may report allegations of harassment to:
Mr. Zachary Seawell
Director of Human Resources
Calvert County Public Schools
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.
Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: or call
