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Welcome to the Hatboro-Horsham School District!

 

At Hatboro-Horsham School District we are focused on continually examining our district practices and structures. We advance, promote, and advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion to enhance alignment with the tenets of the whole child. We are committed to creating and maintaining environments in which each student is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. Hatboro-Horsham draws strength from the rich variety of perspectives and life experiences of our community. As an employee of the district, you can anticipate that your meaningful contributions will authentically further the District’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

 TITLE:  School Counselor

 REPORTS TO:  Principal of Keith Valley Middle School

 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  10 month, 191.5 days/yr., salary in accordance with HHEA Professional Agreement. 

 BENEFITS:  Eligible, personal days, sick days

 LOCATION:  Keith Valley Middle School

 

PRINCIPAL FUNCTION:

Provide counseling to middle school students in the areas of personal, social, career, and educational development through a comprehensive school counseling program tailored to the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. Build strong relationships with students while delivering engaging classroom lessons and facilitating small groups that support students’ academic success, social-emotional growth, and college/career awareness.

Guide students through important transitions and empower them to make informed decisions about course selection and future goals. Use student data, assessments, and individual planning to provide personalized support and advocate for each student’s success.

Collaborate as a contributing member of the counseling team; strong leadership and teamwork skills are essential. Applicants with multiple language fluency are highly encouraged to apply. Experience with secondary students is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience as a middle school counselor or working with early adolescents
  • Ability to collaborate with diverse students, families, and staff
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency with technology and student information systems
  • Experience delivering classroom lessons and facilitating small groups
  • Knowledge of student transitions and course planning
  • Commitment to a student-centered, inclusive environment

 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:  Valid PA certification K-12 OR Secondary School Counselor required

 

This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This teacher will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by the Building Principal or designee.

 

 

 The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.  It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the HHSD Director of Personnel of any and all reasonable accommodation that will be required.