Job Postings
Know of a job in your district? Looking for a great candidate for your team? If so, please use the button below to fill out the PSCA Job Postings form. The form is for job postings for School Counselors in Pennsylvania to be featured here, along with other marketing initiatives, including emails and social media.
PSCA Job Board
Elementary School Counselor
Elementary School Counselor:
Provide classroom lessons based on the second step and smartfutures curriculum. Other lesson topics may be requested by the teacher as needed.
Facilitate lunchtime small groups and mediation meetings
Provide short term individual counseling as needed or until the individual obtains counseling from a higher level of care.
Maintain future ready documentation in smartfutures and ensure all students are in compliance.
Collaborate with stake holders from all groups for the benefit of the students.
Direct Supervisor: The elementary principal
Questions and applications can be sent to Tammy Shedden at the email address below.
​
Contact Email: tshedden@sayresd.org
​
Apply here: https://www.sayresd.org/o/sasd/page/employment
School Counselor Elementary
Bellefonte Area School District is accepting applications for the anticipated position of School Counselor for grades K-5 at Bellefonte Elementary School.
PA Certification is required for Elementary & Secondary School Counselor PK-12.
Recent graduates are welcome to apply. Attachment of PRAXIS and Letter of Eligibility from graduating college/university is required in lieu of PA Certificate until actual PA Certificate is available.
All applications need to be submitted online. Please do not submit hard copies or email back-up documents.
This position is part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Benefits Included:
-Excellent Health, Dental, and Eye Insurance
-Retirement
-Tuition Reimbursement
-Paid holidays
-Accrue Sick and Personal Days
Outside Applicants:
Current Clearances Required (within past 5 years)
*Act 34 (Criminal History)
*Act 151 (PA Child Abuse)
*Act 114 (FBI fingerprint)
Clearances must be attached to your online application to be considered for an interview.
Clearances MUST be for employment. FBI Fingerprint clearance must be done via PA Dept of Education. If the FBI Clearance does not list a PAE number, it is not a valid clearance for an educational institution.
Copy of certificate, degree and transcripts showing degree conferred are required attachments.
​
Apply here: Bellefonte School District - Anticipated School Counselor Bellefonte Elementary (tedk12.com)
School Counselor Grades 1-8
Southeast Delco School District
​
Position Description:
Under the direction of the school site Principal, provide behavioral and educational counseling to individuals and small groups of students, including classroom presentations; assist students in understanding and seeking solutions to social, emotional, or academic problems and issues; serve as a resource pertaining to student behavior management strategies, and welfare and attendance problems and concerns; and other related functions as required.
Essential Duties:
Providing guidance and support to students with academic, social, emotional, or behavioral issues
Conducting assessments to evaluate students' abilities and needs
Assisting students with career planning and goal setting
Developing and delivering school counseling programs that improve student outcomes and promote equity and access
Collaborating with teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to address the needs of students and the school community.
​
Apply here: https://sedelco.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2925
​
School Counselor
Long Term Substitute - Elementary School Counselor
South Mountain Elementary School
Approximate dates of assignment: 10/21/2024 - 1/29/2025
Rate of pay: $267.97 per diem
SUMMARY OF PURPOSE
This position is responsible for providing students with personal, social, career and educational counseling. Advocate for students and work with other individuals and organizations to promote the academic, career, personal, and social development of children and youth. Assist students to evaluate their abilities, interests, talents, and personalities to develop realistic academic and career goals. Counselors use interviews, counseling sessions, interest and aptitude assessment tests, and other methods to evaluate and advise students. They also operate career information centers and career education programs. Work with students who have academic and social development problems or other special needs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Emphasize preventive and developmental counseling to enhance students' personal, social, and academic growth and to provide students with life skills.
Advise students regarding graduation requirements, college majors, admission requirements, entrance exams, financial aid, trade or technical schools, and apprenticeship programs related to post-secondary transition goals and planning.
Evaluate student education, training, work history, interests, skills, and personality traits to assist with career readiness.
Provide supports and recommended services for students experiencing both academic and non-academic barriers to their education, including mental health issues, significant life events, substance use and abuse.
Participate in a variety of meetings, workshops and seminars, Individual Educational Plan meetings, Child Study Team meetings, and Multidisciplinary Evaluation meetings for the purpose of gathering, conveying and/or sharing information on student needs, service delivery, and educational programs, and/or improving skills and knowledge.
Provide instruction and support for individual student differences and collaborate with appropriate professional staff to address individual or group needs and make recommended modifications.
Accurately assess student progress and communicate with appropriate staff and/or parents regarding academic progress, special needs and concerns related to students. May include use of test data, inventories, aptitudes, and achievement data.
Report health and safety issues to appropriate administrator and agencies (suspected child or substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining student safety, a positive learning environment and compliance with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and develop reasonable rules of student behavior and procedures to maintain order in the building in a fair and just manner.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and classroom affairs as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Comply with regulations and provisions specific to working with exceptional students, including but not limited to Giftedness, IEP’s, and Section 504 service contracts.
Comply with Title 22 Professional Standards and Practice, mandated reporting, district policies and established building procedures.
Conduct age appropriate programs and/or activities in conjunction with classroom curriculum for the purpose of supporting established lesson plans and total guidance program.
Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, community and other staff.
Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical/psychological attention and related follow-up action.
Assist with planning and administration of standardized testing including, but not limited to, AP, SAT, PSAT, ACT and Keystone.
SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS
Accurately maintain required student records and progress reporting.
Demonstrate ability to use various student data to inform guidance practices.
Participate actively as a team member in parent-teacher conferences and staff meetings.
Maintain an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies expectations of a professional.
Encourage a positive, mutually supportive home-school-community relationship.
Make annual budget recommendations regarding the purchase of educational materials.
Efficiently take precautions to protect students, utilize and maintain building facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials.
Perform other duties and assignments as requested by the principal.
OTHER ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Capable of writing reports, letters, and other professional correspondence. Provide effective present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents and the general public.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Other Required Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to guidance program; ability to plan and implement programs based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; strong skills in oral and written communication. Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Marginal functions will vary with the specific assignment and depend on the particular position function for which the person is responsible.
SCOPE AND IMPACT
This position involves a wide scope of responsibility in varying degrees of complexity. Internal contacts include other teachers, administrators, students, support personnel in each building, district office, volunteers, and other school district employees. External contacts include parents, community, various organizations involved with the district, and vendors sponsoring seminars.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
This position requires a B.A. or B.S. A Master’s degree in School Counseling is preferred. Approved driver’s license necessary for operation of district vehicles. The following clearances must be provided upon hire and updated every five years in accordance with Act 153: PA State Police- Act 34, Child Abuse- Act 151, and FBI Fingerprint-Act 114. Child Abuse training (or proof of completion) in accordance with Act 126 upon hire and repeated every five years thereafter. A negative TB test is required upon hire.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Must have or be eligible to obtain a current Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Elementary and Secondary School Counseling (PK-12). Various older forms of PA Teaching Certificate within the scope of the certificate.may be accepted such as Elementary School Counselor K-6.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes of books and technology equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. Employee must be able to accomplish the performance responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform their Supervisor of any and all reasonable accommodation requests.
Activities: Sitting 60%, walking/standing 40%, lifting required
Vision: Normal
Mental Demands: Ability to interpret, analyze, problem solve; detailed written and verbal communications
Environment: Public school environment
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and work experience set per current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions outlined in Act 82 of 2012 Teacher Evaluation Requirements.
Northern York County School District is an equal opportunity employer.
FLSA Status: Exempt
​
Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/nycsdk12/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=737
School Counselor
Northern Middle School
​
School Counselor
Northern Middle School
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Principal, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with information on educational opportunities; administer and interpret career assessment tools; and assist students in developing educational goals and plans.
Essential Performance Responsibilities
Assists students in evaluating students' aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in developing education and occupation plans consistent with such evaluation.
Assists students in making course and subject selections.
Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with counseling services.
Researches educational and career opportunities, and coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists, and business and community organizations for the purpose of providing information, and making recommendations.
Assists with the registration and orientation students who are new to the school regarding procedures and educational opportunities.
Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.
Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
Plans and coordinates field trips to institutions of higher learning, businesses and other organizations related to guidance responsibilities.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in counseling.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of pre/post high school program eligibility requirements.
Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Qualifications Profile
PA State Certification as a School Counselor
Education
Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
Masters Degree preferred.
Experience
Successful prior counseling experience for the appropriate grade levels preferred.
FLSA Status: Exempt
​
Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/nycsdk12/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=734
Middle School Counselor
The Cambria Heights School District is accepting applications
for the following full-time positions beginning
in the 2024-2025 school year:
Middle School Counselor
Submit letter of interest, resumé, PA State application,
transcripts, Act 114 (FBI), Act 34 (PA Criminal,
Act 151 (PA Child Abuse), Act 126 (Mandatory Child Abuse)
clearances, and three references to:
Mr. Kenneth J. Kerchenske, Superintendent
Cambria Heights School District
P.O. Box 66
426 Glendale Lake Road
Patton, PA 16668
Application materials may be sent via email to
Mrs. Angie Passonetti, Executive Assistant, at apassonetti@chsd1.org.