The International Student Counselor provides specialized counseling services to International and English Language Learner (ELL) students and their families. The Counselor serves as a resource for school based Counselors and staffs in addressing the unique needs of this diverse population and also facilitates the smooth cultural adjustment and transition of students into Prince George's County Public Schools.

 Enrolling, placing, and orienting international and ELL students and their families;

Evaluating foreign secondary school transcripts for the awarding of high school credits;

Working with Counseling and ESOL staffs on academic and social concerns of international and ELL students;

Providing workshops for school staffs on topics to enhance their skills in working with diverse populations;

Providing parent workshops on topics to assist families of international and ELL student adjust to and take advantage of services in Prince George's County Public Schools;

Providing school based and county wide programs for students and parents that address the social, academic, and career needs of international and ELL students;

Identifying and assisting in accessing community based resources for international and ELL students and their families;

Utilizing ‘Newcomer Groups’ and counseling strategies to provide support in the process of cultural adjustment to a new community and a new school system;

Providing system support for students identified as at risk;

Establishing relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community agencies in order to support the social, academic, and career needs of this population;

Conducting summer registration during the summer months;

Supporting special programs initiated by the International Student Counseling Office; and

Performing other duties assigned.

Demonstrated knowledge of national, state and local school counseling standards and adheres to professional and ethical standards of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA);

Bilingual (English and Spanish or French or Arabic speakers preferred);

Thorough knowledge of Prince George’s County Policies and Procedures;

Some knowledge of foreign school systems and familiarity with the process of second language acquisition to ensure appropriate placement of students;

Knowledge of the immigration process and the effects of acculturation on families are also preferred;

Skills and competencies in cross-cultural counseling;

Experience in working with parents of English Language Learners;

Ability to work occasional evening and Saturday hours;

Knowledge of growth and developmental stages of children and adolescents;

Ability to read, take notes, and interpret written materials;

Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently with staff, students, and parents;

Ability to use a computer and other technological equipment;

Ability to use the computer for on-line scheduling;

Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to speak effectively to both large and small groups; and

Excellent human relations skills with the ability to establish good relationships with many different types of individuals and groups. 

 Master’s degree in School Counseling, with three years of experience as a school counselor preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Advanced Professional Certificate 



No direct supervisory responsibilities.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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