About this role
JOB SUMMARY: To provide, as a member of the counseling department staff, a comprehensive counseling program for all 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 educational programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master's degree in School Guidance and Counseling
• A valid Maryland Educator Certificate with School Counselor as an endorsement
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• 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.
• Works to discover and develop special abilities of students.
• Works to resolve student's educational handicaps.
• Registers students new to the school and orients them to school procedures and the school's varied opportunities for learning.
• Remains readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• 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.
• Guides students in their participation in school and community activities
• Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality.
• Advises and counsels students regarding academic, educational, and short-term social and emotional problems.
• Confers with parents whenever necessary.
• Assists in the orientation of new faculty members.
• Remains universally accessible and makes an effort to now every student for whom they are responsible.
• Works with teachers and other staff members to familiarize them with the general range of services offered by the student services department, and to improve the educational prospects of individual students being counseled.
• Advises administrators and faculty on the matters of student discipline.
• Takes an active role in interpreting the school's objectives to students, parents, and the community at large.
• Interprets the guidance program to the community.
• Organizes and conducts annual "Career Day".
• Arranges for tutors and summer school work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides individual student planning and responsive services to support students and their families regarding academic matters.
• Teaches guidance classes and provides guidance counseling to students through planned activities in small group or classroom settings to convey educational, social, and important school information, and offers workshops/seminars for parents.
• Consults, facilitates, and maintains communication with parents, teachers, administrators, and pertinent agents on specific student and parent academic and educational matters including academic modifications and/or accommodations.
• Provides feedback and recommends appropriate action and solutions to individual student's academic and educational needs and abilities.
• Participates on a Student Success Team, identifies students who may need targeted or intensive services, and coordinates with behavioral health specialists.
• Assists students/parents in understanding school policies and procedures.
• Provides brief counseling to address social and emotional concerns and appropriately refers students to behavioral health specialists.
• Communicates, coordinates, and collaborates with behavioral health specialists on developing and implementing student supports.
• Supports and attends appropriate student activities and events.
SALARY: Queen Anne's County Ten (10) Month Salary Schedule
EFFECTIVE: 2026/2027 School Year
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Internal Applicants: Interested, qualified applicants must complete and submit an internal application at https://qacps.schoolspring.com/. Please upload a current letter of interest, an updated resume, two (2) current letters of recommendation, and any supporting documents as part of your application. External Applicants: Interested, qualified applicants must complete and submit an external application at https://qacps.schoolspring.com/. Please upload a current letter of interest, an updated resume, two (2) current letters of recommendation, and any supporting documents as part of your application.
DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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, [email protected] or 410-758-2403.
• 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, [email protected] or 410-758-2403.
• Inquiries regarding ADA and Section 504 should be directed to Joeleen Smith, Supervisor of Special Education, [email protected] or 410-758-2403.
• Inquiries regarding Title II should be directed to Michael Noel, Director of Human Resources, [email protected] or 410-758-2403.
Inquiries may also be addressed in writing to the appropriate office at Queen Anne's County Public Schools, 115 Vincit Street, Centreville, Maryland 21617.
External Agencies U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) 1-800-669-4000 1-800-669-6820 (TTY for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only) 1-844-234-5122 (ASL Video Phone for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only)
Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) 410.767.8600 (Español-marque el 2) 1.800.637.6247 Maryland Relay 7-1-1
U.S. Department of Education (OCR) Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202 (202) 401-2000 1-800-872-5327 Fax: 202-453-6012; TDD: 800-877-8339
Board of Education contact information can be found on the QACPS website. www.qacps.org