Job Description

School Year 2026-2027
High School Counselor (9 - 12)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist all students in the areas of academic achievement and social/emotional development.
• Assist and teach students how to manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills.
• Teach school counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards.
• Provide short-term counseling and small group counseling to students.
• Refer students for long-term support when appropriate.
• Collaborate with families/teachers/administrators/community for student success.
• Conduct data analysis to identify student issues, needs and challenges within the school.
• Must be familiar with Section 504 under IDEA and monitor the implementation of 504 plans for students on caseload.
• Participate in school and district committees and initiatives to provide system support.
• Assist with crisis management.
• Develop and follow an effective school counseling program and annual plan, consistent with the school, district and ASCA mission and vision.
• Develop and implement testing schedule and administration for PSAT/SAT, AP, State testing, and other assessments.
• Participate in the development of the building master schedule.
• Check quarterly grades for students/monitor teacher input of grades each quarter at submission time deadline.
• Attend district counselor meetings.
• Participate as a member of the School Problem Solving Team; be willing to lead this team as needed.
• Provide all school counseling needs for a caseload of up to 385 high school students.
• Uphold ASCA ethical and professional standards.
• Be a team player, an excellent communicator, and have a willingness to work strategically with parents of all students.
• Fulfill continuing education requirements.
• Other responsibilities as determined by the school Principal.

Minimum Qualifications:
School counselor for grades 9 - 12
Current DE teaching license - Secondary School Counseling

REQUIREMENTS:

External Applicants:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools
https://www.joindelawareschools.org/
Letter of Interest
Resume'
Three letters of reference

Contact:
Reginald Worlds, Principal
Thomas McKean High School
302-992-5520
reginald.worlds@redclay.k12.de.us

Closing: Until Filled