Supervisor - School Counseling

Position: Supervisor - School Counseling 03.2026
Release Date:
March 4, 2026 Final date to receive applications:
March 18, 2026

Requisition 11967

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position:
Supervisor of School Counseling

Location:

Department of Student Services

Salary:
The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on SMASA salary schedule for eleven and twelve-month employees - Range

D. ($111,929 - $146,041)

Effective:
July 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a Talent Ed online application. In addition to the online application, any support documentation (copy of certification where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the Talent Ed application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant's background, experience, and professional qualifications.

Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than March 18, 2026. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. , ext. 32187)

NATURE OF WORK:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services, the Supervisor of School Counseling participates in identifying and assessing school counseling and other student services related needs of students, community and school systems; sets focus for the school counseling program and other district services by being knowledgeable about current trends in the area(s) of student support services; assists in coordinating school programs with appropriate local, state and federal programs and/or regulations;

plans and implements system-wide orientation and staff development for appropriate personnel; and develops grant proposals and implements the required elements of approved grants. The Supervisor of School Counseling is responsible for representing the school system at meetings and conferences to give and receive student services and district information and must demonstrate professional leadership in all contacts with system personnel and the public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members

* Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality

* Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks

* Ability to report to work daily and on time

* Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate, and establish priorities of tasks to be completed

* Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions

* Ability to communicate courteously and tactfully with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner

* Ability to work under pressure

* Ability to oversee and provide direction to designated departmental staff (personnel support for certificated and non-certificated employees)

* Ability to plan and implement short and long-range objectives which relate to the departmental and system-wide objectives

* Ability to lead, support the staff, and communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external stakeholders

* Ability to exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, colleagues, and the community

* Ability to demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people and facilitate productive academic/organizational change

* Possess thorough knowledge of applicable Maryland laws, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies,…