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ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.
Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date prior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely.
Job Posting End Date:
05-08-2026Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site.
Description:
Under the direction of the Black Student Achievement Program Supervisor, the BSAP Summer Institute School Counselor will promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and social/emotional development for all students within the program.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet all of the following qualifications listed below to be considered for the vacancy. Use the application, letter of introduction, and resume to specifically address each qualification.
Education and Certifications:
Possession of (or eligibility for) a Professional Certification as a School Counselor by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Knowledge of growth and developmental stages for child and adolescent development.
Official proof of education and certification must be uploaded at the time of submitting the application. (An official transcript or an evaluation of Foreign education by one of the agencies approved by Maryland State Dept. of Education (MSDE) is required)
References:
Two supervisory references will be requested prior to any offer of employment. A task action will be sent by your recruiter upon meeting job qualifications.
Please gather contact information including email addresses for your current and most recent supervisors. References from co-workers, friends, neighbors and relatives will not be accepted.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Experience
A current employee of a school district.
Knowledge of national, state, and local school counseling standards and adherence to professional and ethical standards of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).
Have three years of successful school-based professional counseling experience.
Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal communication with the ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds.
Outstanding references relative to demonstrated knowledge of current instructional and curricular methodologies.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, central office, and school-based staff, students, parents, and community members.
Excellent oral, written, speaking, and analytical skills.
Ability to properly maintain confidential information.
Leadership and advocacy in working with all stakeholders within the school and community.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Advanced computer application skills.
Essential Position Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the BSAP Summer Institute Administrative Team to design a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program that meets the needs of diverse learners.
Align program goals and strategies with district expectations, best practices, and the State School Counseling Curriculum.
Articulate a clear counseling vision for a successful summer program.
Develop program-wide theme weeks to increase student and staff engagement.
Facilitate team-building activities for the administrative team.
Maintain current, accessible resources for BSAP Summer Institute students and families.
Communicate program goals and key updates to stakeholders (administrators, teachers, students, families, community/business partners) through weekly newsletters.
Provide direct services through a school counseling curriculum and preventive/responsive supports.
Implement developmentally appropriate, prevention-oriented group activities that build life skills for postsecondary success.
Deliver data-driven interventions and employ appropriate counseling strategies (individual, group, and program-wide).
Consult and collaborate with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and community resources to address identified student needs.
Support school and district collaborative processes, including work with Special Education and students receiving Section 504 services.
Relate effectively to students and staff and engage respectfully with culturally diverse families and communities.
Demonstrate a commitment to academic success and social-emotional well-being for all students
Accurately interpret and use student data to inform services and measure impact.
Evaluate program activities and include results and recommendations in the BSAP Summer Institute Summary Report.
Use available technology tools to enhance program delivery and communication.
Adhere to all applicable laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.
Salary:
The salary is a flat rate as specified in the Operating Budget. The BSAP Summer Institute School Counselor is hired on an annual basis. This position is subject to availability of budgetary funds and pupil enrollment. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is exempt from overtime.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
A complete online application includes all application materials, including an official proof of education.
Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. An incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Please be sure to include the following in your application materials:
Official proof of education and certification must be uploaded at the time of submitting the application. (An official transcript or an evaluation of Foreign education by one of the agencies approved by Maryland State Dept. of Education (MSDE) is required)
All employment and volunteer history from the past 10 years with no gaps including employment dates, position held, and name of the supervisor.
Additional Information:
There will be a pre-screening of all applicant credentials. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experiences and education that most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system.
Only applicants who submit all of the requested information by the closing date of the vacancy will be considered for this position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
To request an accommodation during the application or interview process due to a documented disability, please email humanresources@hcpss.org.
HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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