Guidance Counselor, Primary School (EX)(2026-2027)-St John the Evangelist School, Severna Park MD

St. John the Evangelist School, located in Severna Park, is seeking a qualified full-time Guidance Counselor for the 2026–2027 academic school year. The full-time Guidance Counselor will work collaboratively with other guidance counselors to serve the needs of students. This individual will share responsibility for overseeing the cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral environment of the school by managing student behavior and addressing students’ needs in an age-appropriate manner.

• Essential Functions
• Create and implement social emotional lessons for healthy behavioral and academic environment for the development of the whole child.
• Work with a team in identifying and responding to student learning concerns and create Student Accommodation Plans.
• Work with the PBIS Team in planning and implementing PBIS initiatives.
• Interact effectively and respond to all parent communications in a professional and timely manner.
• Participate in faculty meetings, collaborative planning meetings, retreats, school committees, and in-service learning opportunities.

• Position Qualifications
• Master's degree in counseling or related field, or currently working towards a master's degree in counseling or related field.
• Possession of, or willingness to obtain, Maryland School Counselor Certification.
• Leadership skill to effectively work with parents and teachers.
• An appreciation for and understanding of the social, emotional, educational, and developmental needs of elementary/middle school children.
• Supports and upholds Catholic moral and social teaching and the mission of Catholic Schools.

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Pay Range: $50,000 – 68,000, Annualized

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and personal leave.*
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