2026-2027 Secondary School Counselor

QUALIFICATIONS:   
1.         Master's degree from an accredited college in Secondary School Counseling (1545).
2.         Qualify, at time of hire, for State of Delaware certification as a Secondary School Counselor Grades 9-12. Passed the Professional School Counselor (ETS Test 5421 with a passing score of 156) required.           
3.         Applicant must demonstrate a level of knowledge and/or experience appropriate to the position.
4.         Favorable criminal background and child protection registry check for the candidate offered employment required.
5.         Tuberculin test required.
6.         Participation in Direct Deposit required.
                                                                       
TERMS OF                          1.         Salary based on State and local salary schedule
EMPLOYMENT:                  2.         Benefits in accordance with current Laurel Board policy
                                                                                                                   
APPLICATION                    1.         Letter of Interest                      4.         Evidence of certification
PROCEDURE:                    2.         Resume'                                  5.         College transcripts
                                            3.         District Application                   6.         Three letters of professional reference
                                                       (www.joindelawareschools.org)  
                                                       *Current employees only need to submit a letter of interest, however, supporting documentation regarding skills, experience, and/or training is preferred.

MAILING                     Laurel School District
ADDRESS:                  Attention Judy Evans
                                    1160 South Central Avenue
                                    Laurel, DE 19956

DATE POSTED:       May 21, 2026

CLOSING DATE:      All documents must be received by 12:00 noon on June 4, 2026.  Position will remain open until filled. 

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise and/or withdraw any or all positions.  The District reserves the right to modify and/or delete any possible vacancy at its discretion for this position.  An open and continuous search process will be conducted until this position is filled. The Laurel School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.