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School Counselor

Great Valley School District
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School Counselor

 

Long-Term Substitute

 

 (Contracted Position)

 

1st Semester, 2026-27 School Year

 

(August 2026 – January 2027)

 

K.D. Markley Elementary School

 

 

K.D. Markley Elementary School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Long-Term Substitute School Counselor for the first semester of the 2026-27 school year. This role provides academic guidance and personal/social counseling to elementary students, collaborating with teachers, administrators, families, and community partners to promote student success and well-being.

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Academic Support
    • Monitor academic progress and intervene when students are at risk
    • Collaborate with teachers to support student learning and achievement
  • Personal/Social Development
    • Provide individual and group counseling for personal, emotional, and social issues
    • Address bullying, peer conflict, and mental health concerns
    • Refer students and families to outside support services when needed
  • Administrative Duties
    • Maintain accurate student records and documentation
    • Participate in IEP and 504 meetings as needed
    • Support school-wide initiatives related to attendance, behavior, and wellness

Qualifications

 

  • Master's degree in School Counseling or related field
  • Valid Pennsylvania School Counselor certification
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills


 

Application Requirements

 

To apply, please submit the following:

  • Online application
  • Letter of interest and resume
  • Three current letters of reference (one must be from a direct supervisor)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Current clearances: Act 34, Act 151, Act 114, and Act 24 (PDE6004 Form)

 

2025-2026 Salary Schedule (Due to current negotiations of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), an adjustment may need to be made for salaries. If so, they will be adjusted accordingly after the CBA is ratified):

 

Experience calculated per contract agreement not to exceed step 10

Bachelor's            $62,845 to $73,195 (Step 10)
Bachelor's + 15    $67,145 to $77,495 (Step 10)
Master's               $78,045 to $88,395 (Step 10)
Master's + 15       $80,520 to $91,120 (Step 10)
Master's + 30       $82,995 to $93,845 (Step 10)
Master's + 45       $85,470 to $96,570 (Step 10)
Master's + 60       $87,945 to $99,295 (Step 10)
Doctorate             $90,420 to $102,020 (Step 10)
 

Great Valley School District is an equal-opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or handicap in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Chapter 15 of the Pennsylvania School Code, and Americans with Disabilities Act. For information regarding civil rights, grievance procedures, services, activities, and facilities accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact the Human Resources Office, Great Valley School District, 100 Lindenwood Dr., Malvern, PA 19355 (610-889-2100).