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School Counselor - Secondary

Downingtown Area School District
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Position: School Counselor - Secondary
Location: Downingtown High School West
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Effective Date: Start of the 2026-2027 School Year; Approx. August 12, 2026
 

Downingtown Area School District is excited to announce an opening for a certified secondary school counselor for the 2026-2027 school year. This position will be located at Downingtown High School West and is a permanent, full-time contracted position.
 

Job Summary: The school counselor promotes the overall development of students from kindergarten to twelfth grade in the academic, career, and personal/social areas.

Qualifications: (Abbreviated - Please review the attached Job Description for more details on this specific opportunity)

  • Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a proper Pennsylvania certification for the position
  • Required to complete all IB training
  • Proficiency in use of technology for individual or group demonstration or communication
  • Must be able to flex and vary hours to accommodate needs of students, parents, and other teachers
  • Possesses effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with teachers, administrators, parents, students, and outside organizations
  • Demonstrates effective communication skills to provide accurate information to others and to obtain, give, and follow directions
  • Demonstrates ability to provide good judgment, planning, and human relations skills, as well as be required to work under periods of stress due to the level of the position responsibility
  • Follows the standard of member conduct as stated in the PA Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators
  • Possess the skills necessary to effectively implement the district guidance curriculum
  • Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements
    • Click here for more information about required clearances
  • Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment


Duties & Responsibilities:  (Abbreviated - Please review the attached Job Description for more details on this specific opportunity)

  • Guides students through the development of educational, career, & personal plans through implementation of district counseling curriculum and other strategies.
  • Consults with staff in implementing the assigned tasks and services.
  • Counsels individual and/or small groups of students with presenting concerns.
  • Uses accepted theories & techniques appropriate to school counseling.
  • Consults and conferences with parents/guardians, staff, administrators, agencies, and others to enhance ongoing work with students.
  • Uses an effective process for referring students and others toward special programs and services within and outside of the district.
  • Coordinates with appropriate Intervention Counselor, School Social Worker, Attendance Officer, and caseworker to follow up and/or return to school transition. Participates in the coordination of the building's standardized testing programs.
  • Interprets test and other appraisal results when necessary.
  • Uses other sources of student data appropriately for assessment purposes.
  • Works with Probation officers & the Juvenile Court system when necessary.
  • Oversees & maintains accurate student records.
  • Adheres to district policies & procedures.
  • Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards.
  • Participates in educational team meetings including Child Study, Pre-referral and Multidisciplinary Teams, SAP Team.
  • Serves as a member of the Gifted Multidisciplinary Team
  • Responsible for collating, completing, and submitting of referrals for multidisciplinary evaluations.
  • Participates in Interagency Team meetings when requested.
  • Serves as a member of the IEP meetings.


Salary 2026-2027 School Year:
Placement upon salary scale is dependent upon education and years of teaching service.

Please click on the link to the DAEA Agreement - 2025-2030 and refer to Appendix B for the 2026-2027 Salary Schedule.


Schedule:
7.5 hours per day based upon district-approved calendar
Up to 191 days per year, plus up to 3 days of orientation for professional employees during first year of employment