School Counselor - Secondary at Downingtown Area School District in Downingtown, PA

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Position: School Counselor - Secondary Location: Downingtown High School East Benefits Eligible: Yes Effective Date: Approx. December 21, 2026 Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you! 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. At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. At Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who: Communicate openly to build relationships and trust Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning Strive to be kind and reflective Focus on the solution and put people first Lead by example! If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society. 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