Upper School Counselor (2026-2027 school year)

Annapolis Area Christian School • Full-time • Severn, MD, US • $60k - $80k / year • 1w ago

Start Date: This role will begin on July 1, 2026 for the 2026/2027 school year.

General Purpose: The School Counselor serves as a key member of the Upper School Guidance Team to provide a robust counseling program to all students. The School Counselor supports students in academic achievement, planning for college and career readiness, and personal and social development.

This role is a full-time, 12-month, exempt, contracted salaried position.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Academic Counseling:

Manage 4-year academic plans that challenge students and prepare them for college and/or career readiness
Monitor student academic progress and organize honor rolls and extra-curricular academic opportunities
Identify students at risk for academic, spiritual, or social concerns
Oversee interventions and supports for students on the Guidance caseload
Communicate/manage academic probation for students
Coordinate home instruction when necessary
Maintain accurate and current student records and files
Monitor student progress to ensure graduation requirements are fulfilled
Partner with the principal and admissions office to audit transcripts of prospective students and support the transition of student records between schools

Social/ Emotional Counseling

Intervene and assess the needs of students with emergent personal and psychological issues that affect their performance, behavior, and/or socialization in school
Refer students with chronic personal or psychological issues to local mental healthcare providers
Liaise as appropriate with outside support services to help students with emotional, personal, or psychological issues
Communicate with parents/guardians, faculty, and staff to understand and support students’ social/emotional challenges and needs
Maintain case files and reports to track student progress and needs

Course Scheduling:

Partner with parents and students to create academically-appropriate schedules for each student
Assist with new family/student interviews, placement testing, and schedule creation for new students
Update online records and manage course changes, withdrawals, or late entries
Register and oversee students taking online courses, dual enrollment courses, and/or internships
Collaborate with the guidance team and campus leaders to create and maintain the master schedule

Academic Records:

Partner with the guidance team to facilitate report card distribution
In collaboration with the guidance team, ensure transcript records are maintained and accessible for alumni

Testing Coordination:

With the guidance team, schedule and supervise the administration of standardized tests, including PSAT, MAP, and AP tests
Collect, organize, and disseminate testing data to campus leaders as appropriate
Coordinate with Educational Support and teachers to provide accommodations and/or modifications for students with Educational Service Plans

Other:

Participate in events and programs such as Orientation, Back to School Nights, Open Houses, Conferences, Graduation, and other student events
In collaboration with the principal and administrative support staff, plan and facilitate the annual Awards Night and graduation ceremonies
Serve as a mentor group leader for students
Other duties as assigned

Education, Training, Experience:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in school counseling (or a related field)

Experience working in a high school
License/certification as a counselor, social worker, or pupil personnel a plus
Experience working in a Christian school a plus
Experience working with Veracross as a student information system and scheduling platform a plus

Core Competencies:

A mature, godly spirit and a clear Christian Testimony
Excellent written and oral communication skills–The person in this position is a key representative of the high school, and the role involves regular communication with students, parents, and teachers
Discretion to maintain the confidentiality of any sensitive information
Commitment to equity, high expectations, and helping every child achieve
Ability to work productively as a contributing member of a team and adapt to changes as necessary
Strengths in communication and organization

Working Conditions:

This role requires extensive writing and computer work.
This role requires movement between buildings, which may include working in outdoor weather conditions.
This role requires frequent exposure to regular levels of student hallway and classroom noise, and it may require a raised voice to be heard in these situations.