Long Term Substitute-School Counselor

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: School Counselor/Educator

SCHOOL: HHES

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be NH certified or in the process of obtaining NH certification

REPORTS TO: Building Administration

HOURS: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops and maintains a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling services

Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention / proactive activities to achieve the goals and objectives of the MRSD Comprehensive School Counseling Plan and / or building needs and initiatives

Collaborates with school personnel and outside resources to provide the services required to increase student engagement

Assists students individually or in groups, with developing academic, and social / emotional goals and plans

Provides individual short-term counseling and/or group counseling for students to meet their remedial, preventative, and developmental needs

Regularly assesses the progress of students in group counseling and/or guidance and evaluates the overall effectiveness of interventions

Conducts regular public awareness initiatives that highlight school counseling program activities, services, and accomplishments with the goal of promoting student, staff, and community participation

Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational planning

Assists families with finding mental health centers / clinics / therapists outside the school setting

Effectively communicates with all stakeholders in an articulate, thoughtful, and personable manner

Adheres to the laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession

Contributes to the Student Support Team in meaningful ways

Conducts an annual audit of the school counseling program using data to evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented counseling program and shares the data as appropriate

Participates in professional growth activities and complete a professional development plan that includes professional conferences and workshops related to best practices in the field of school counseling and a comprehensive school counseling program

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master's Degree in content area preferred

Experience working with students of elementary age preferred

Welcome to Highbridge Hill

We create a purposeful, developmentally appropriate model of education, reflecting current practice and research incorporated into an environment which enhances the curriculum process, fosters continuing student learning and growth, and encompasses district wide educational goals.

We believe in educating students so they have the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be effective, self-directed learners, complex thinkers, and ethical persons who will discover something of themselves and return it to society.

Staff members are committed to providing instructional excellence in a stimulating, caring and nurturing environment.

Our schools belong to the people of the community and we further realize that productive schools are built on a partnership of citizens, parents and staff.