Job Description
Job Description
Position Title: Guidance/School Counselor
Qualifications:
K-12 School Counselor (Endorsement 0040) or School Counseling Director (Endorsement 0042)
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Certified by the NH Department of Education
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Master’s degree in counseling
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2 years minimum experience working with elementary aged children.
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A valid driver’s license is required.
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Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
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Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
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Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Reports to: Principal/Special Education Administrator
Position Summary: Promote the ability of students to access their educational potential by ensuring their social and emotional health and assist students in overcoming problems that impede learning.
Responsibilities of the Position:
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In person consultation on-site minimum 2x per month- required.
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Supports students with educational and personal counseling.
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Develop and evaluation of a school counseling programming for K-6.
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Experience providing individual and small group counseling.
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Ability to directly interact with students who are exhibiting behaviors that might require physical interventions if necessary.
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Provide activities to help students understand themselves and their relationships with others and seeks to develop in students increased competency in decision-making and problem solving.
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Provide and coordinate training relating to social, emotional, behavioral needs of children to staff members and parents.
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Promote student and parental involvement in school, including parent/teacher conferences.
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Encourage open collaboration with parents, teachers, consultants and working as a team.
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Other duties as directed.