BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE : Classroom Teacher Department Chair School Counselor (12 month position) - WOODLAWN HIGH

REPORTS TO: School Principal

DEFINITION : Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Instructs and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Serves as a coach and leader for teachers as they implement instruction. Performs other duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads the effort to use data to affect change in closing the achievement gap and implementing a comprehensive data driven program that meets the academic, career and personal/social needs of all students. Shares results as appropriate.
• Collects and analyzes student data to inform and guide the development of a comprehensive school counseling program that is planned and intentional, includes student competencies, activities to achieve desired results, and specific suggestions as to program delivery based on conducting a yearly program audit.
• Develops, manages, and communicates the comprehensive school counseling program with the school administrator and other stakeholders, including establishing and managing a counseling advisory council.
• Utilizes leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to promote student success, provide preventive services, integrate the Counseling Curriculum school-wide, and respond to identified student needs.
• Assures that the counseling department develops and maintains a written plan for effective delivery of the comprehensive school counseling program based on the ACSA National Model, COMAR, and current individual school data.
• Implements services through the Counseling Curriculum, Individual Student Planning and Preventive and Responsive Services while maintaining program management, system support and accountability with data collection and counselor time on task monitoring.
• Establishes a comprehensive developmental counseling program that assists all students, individually or in small groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals and plans to ensure they are college, career and life ready.
• Assures the school counseling program focuses its efforts on the mission of school progress plan and widens the educational opportunities for every student to positively affect student achievement.
• Monitors the department's process for developing appropriate interventions to assists with student academic performance, behavior and attendance.
• Implements an effective referral and follow-up process for the entire department.
• Observes and contributes towards the evaluation of counselors in the department.
• Keeps abreast of the latest information and trends in college and post-secondary school requirements by attending trainings.
• Provides assistance to the school's administrative staff with the development and maintenance of the master schedule throughout the school year.
• Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Training, and Experience :

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in school counseling required.
• Complete the Prospective Department Chair Training sessions and required interview.

Licenses and Certificates :
Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Certificate with an endorsement in Guidance Counselor is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Knowledge of the principles and practices of school counseling. Knowledge of curriculum. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment. Knowledge of the ASCA National Model. Knowledge of and skill in data analysis. Demonstration of outstanding written and oral communication skills. Demonstration of strong leadership and human relations skills.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :
The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.

Department Chair positions are selected and renewed on a year to year basis.

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

FLSA STATUS : Exempt

Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency.

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools, and a separate completed application must be submitted for each position and location in which you are interested.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Before you can be considered for employment, you MUST have the following items attached to your application:

• A copy of your TEACHER CERTIFICATION (if applicable)
• A copy of your TRANSCRIPTS
• A copy of your PRAXIS or other state test scores
• A copy of your MARYLAND IN-SERVICE COURSE SLIPS (if applicable)

Pre-Employment Requirements :

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $79.75. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement :
The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9610 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 219, Baltimore, Maryland 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information :
Wendy Gigler
Staffing Team
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-4152 or 4605
Fax: 410-296-0568
Email: wgigler@bcps.or g