Guidance Counselor, High School (EX))2026-2027)-Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Essex MD

Student Counseling

• Develop a network of professional, licensed counseling resources to support student needs as they arise.


• Develop and oversee student academic success plans in collaboration with students and parents.

College and Career Planning

• Support students in grades 9–12 as they prepare for post–high school opportunities.


• Host college and career planning sessions for students and parents.


• Coordinate college, trade school, and military information sessions at OLMC.


• Collaborate with students and parents on the college and scholarship search and application process.

Academic Support

• Coordinate the course selection process for students.


• Prepare and publish final student academic schedules.


• Serve as a liaison with Global Learning partners to provide alternative course credit options.


• Schedule annual one-on-one meetings with students.


• Oversee student IEPs and accommodation plans, partnering with parents and students to secure appropriate LEA support.

Professional Development / Growth

• Attend professional conferences, workshops, and seminars to support ongoing development.


• Obtain and maintain licensure in an appropriate field.

Administration / Organization

• Build and maintain a School Counseling Google Classroom resource repository for students and parents in a timely manner.


• Publish periodic updates from the School Counseling Department, including information on academic success, college and career resources, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities.


• Track college and career acceptances, post-graduation plans, and scholarship/award amounts.


• Maintain regular office hours for students and parents.


• Prepare quarterly, semester, and final reports on student progress.


• Coordinate the review and production of student transcripts.


• Serve in additional capacities as requested by the Principal.

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  The position requires the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work.

  
  


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  May involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials (5–50 pounds).

  
  


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  May require extended periods of standing or sitting at a keyboard or workstation.

  
  


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  May involve repetitive motions (e.g., typing).

  
  


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  May involve walking long distances and climbing stairs.