FYResource Counselor, Eastern MS, FTE

Overview

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.

Wage range: $64,591 to $131,472 based on education and experience. For benefits, see the link below:

• School Counselors
• Grade: BD
• Organization:
  Eastern Middle School
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Silver Spring
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Working Months: 10
• Shift: Day Job
• Job Posting:
  Feb 26, 2026

• 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 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 and Observing and Analyzing Teaching 2 (OAT2) by the end of the second year.