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School Counselor - MES

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MUTUAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Port Republic, MD (In Person)

$101,553 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/2/2026

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Job Description

School Counselor
  • MES Calvert County Public School District
MUTUAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Port Republic, Maryland This job is also posted in Calvert County Public Schools Job Details
Job ID:
5809030
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately Job Description
NOTICE OF VACANCY
June 30, 2026
POSITION:
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
  • SCHOOL
YEAR 2026-2027
LOCATION:
Mutual Elementary School
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
School Principal and Supervisor of Student Services
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for: A Maryland Professional Eligibility Certificate, Standard Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional Certificate in the appropriate field of education. Experience as a teacher and/or counselor
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
(These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have: Knowledge of American School Counselor Association National model and School Counselor competencies Knowledge of growth and developmental stages of Understanding of and ability to maintain rapport with persons from diverse, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups. Knowledge of Calvert County Public Schools policies and Knowledge of Calvert County Public Schools curriculum and instructional Demonstrated ability in written and oral Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to students, teachers, staff, central office personnel, and community Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Implements a school counseling program that is data-driven, planned, sequential, and 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 Initiates individual and group sessions to address students' personal, social, and academic Assists students in developing decision-making skills and provides related experiences to help them attain understanding of their abilities, interests, and Utilizes student and school data to monitor students' academic 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 Consults with parents and staff to appraise individual and collective student needs and interests and discusses appropriate recommendations for student educational, personal, and social 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 Assists with the development of the school's master Assists in the articulation and orientation of 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 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 Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with Maintains regular, on-time Works flexible hours as Works under stress and meets all Attends special events such as open house and registration
OTHER DUTIES
Performs related work as required or assigned by the School Principal and/or Supervisor of Student Services.
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
2026-2027 school year
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Position will remain open until filled. Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website
  • www.
calvertnet.k12.md.us 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 6-113.2 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, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs. Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national original, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Student Services Director of Human Resources 443-550-8000 For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$56,749 to $146,358 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required