Job Summary
-To provide comprehensive counseling services to students, supporting their academic, social, and emotional growth. 
 
Qualifications             
-Master's Degree in School Counseling or related field.
-New Hampshire License as a School Counselor, Middle School experience preferred. 
-Must pass a background check.
 
Supervisor     
-Principal
 
Performance Responsibilities        
Planning and Preparation
-Demonstrating the ability to implement counseling theory and techniques.
-Demonstrating knowledge of child and adolescent development.
-Demonstrating knowledge of state and federal regulations and of resources both within and beyond the school and district.
-Planning the counseling program integrated with the regular school program.
-Developing a plan to evaluate the counseling program.
-Implement the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for academics and behavior.
 
The Environment
-Creating an environment of respect and rapport.
-Establishing a culture of effective communication.
-Establishing standards of conduct and contributing to the culture for student behavior throughout the school.
-Organizing the counseling space and office.
 
Delivery of Services
-Support students' continuous learning.
-Assessing student needs.
-Assist students in developing essential skills and coping mechanisms through individual counseling, group sessions, and classroom presentations.
-Using counseling techniques in individual, small group, and classroom programs. (MTSS-Behavior)
-Provide crisis intervention and support to students experiencing emergencies or emotional distress.
-Provide resources and support to parents/guardians regarding their child's academic progress and socio-emotional well-being.
-Conduct assessments and/or collect data to identify students with social, emotional, or behavioral needs or those in need of additional support services.
-Make referrals to outside agencies, such as mental health professionals or community resources, when necessary.
-Serve as a case manager for Section 504 students in collaboration with the Assistant Principal.
-Prepare testing accommodations for local, district, and state testing
 
Professional Responsibilities
-Engage in reflective practice.
-Maintaining records and submitting them in a timely fashion.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in counseling practice.
-Contribute to school community and culture by leading events, programs, or activities that further the culture of well-being in the school and bring the values of the school to life through modeling and positive action.
-Regularly seek out and identify high-quality opportunities to grow and learn, identifying problems of practice or areas of inquiry that inform individual and collaborative learning opportunities.
-Exhibit high standards of ethical practice and wise decision making on behalf of students, families, and colleagues.
-Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Principal or Principal.
 
Adheres to:
•             Ed. 510:  Code of Conduct for New Hampshire Educators
•             Guiding Principles:  The Code of Ethics for New Hampshire Educators
•             All district school board policies and procedures
•             All district handbooks
 
Skills and Abilities   
This position requires:
-Ability to accept feedback.
-Independent learner
-Dependability
-Concern for others
-Self-control
-Adaptability/flexibility
-Integrity
-Initiative
-Cooperation
-Persistence
-Innovation
-Analytical thinking
-Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
-Updating and using relevant knowledge
-Making decisions and solving problems
-Thinking creatively
-Communicating with supervisors, colleagues, families, community, and students
-Developing and building teams
-Resolving conflicts and negotiating with others
-Analyzing data or information
-Performing administrative activities such as paperwork
 
Technology Skills     
-Electronic mail software
- Multimedia educational software
-Google applications
 
Physical Demands   
-Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate computers, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment.
-Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
-Occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
-Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
-Occasional exposure to various weather conditions.
-Exposure to a range of heating, air conditioning and ventilation conditions.
-Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but can be noisy at times.
 
Terms of Employment           
-Benefits and Wages as outlined in the Professional Staff Collective Bargaining Agreement
-Exempt from overtime pay
-On-site
-Full-time