School Counselor

About the Employer

Job Title: Anticipated School Counselor
Job Description: Vacancy Notice

Pocono Mountain School District

Anticipated Vacancy: Starting approximately November 12, 2026

School Counselor - EJHS

Job Description:
Candidates must hold or be eligible for a Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in the appropriate area. The selected candidate will provide evidence of a strong academic record, excellent educational references and related experience, be able to demonstrate knowledge of current educational research, and successfully complete a series of interviews along with meeting all local requirements.

Application Instructions:
Applications from qualified individuals interested in the above position must submit electronically to Dr. Courtney Burrus, Chief Human Resources Officer, via the Applicant Tracking System. A cover letter expressing interest in this position along with a resume should be submitted with the application document. Please use the electronic upload sections available.

Complete Application Packet:
Only complete application packets will be considered. A complete packet for external applicants includes:
- PA Standard Teaching Application;
- Letter of Interest;
- Resume;
- Three current letters of recommendation (within one year);
- Copy of teaching certificate;
- Copy of college/university transcripts.

Internal Candidates:
Internal candidates (full-time PMSD employees) need only submit a current resume and letter of interest electronically to Dr. Courtney Burrus, Chief Human Resources Officer, via the Applicant System to be considered complete.
Additionally, internal candidates have the option to provide additional supporting documents in the application system as noted below:
- Three current letters of recommendation (within one year);
- Copy of teaching certificate;
- Copy of college/university transcripts.

PMSD Substitutes:
PMSD substitutes must complete the full application packet.

Required Documents for Successful Candidate:
The successful candidate will be required to provide the following documents:
- Act 34 PSP Criminal Record Check;
- Act 114 FBI Criminal History Check;
- Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance;
- The Act 24/82 PDE 6004 Form.

Posting Information:
Posted: August 26, 2026
Expires: September 11, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The Pocono Mountain School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin/ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion and hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.