School Counselor - Secondary
Position Details
Position: School Counselor - Secondary Location: Downingtown High School East Benefits Eligible: Yes Effective Date: Approx. December 21, 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 East 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: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 requirementsClick here for more information about required clearances Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment Duties & Responsibilities: 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