School Counselor

Wiscasset School Department | Wiscasset, ME

Posted Date 3/11/2025
Description

Wiscasset Middle High School Counselor

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Wiscasset Middle High School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Counselor to support all students in grades 6-12 in reaching their fullest personal and academic potential. This position plays a crucial role in providing guidance services, fostering social emotional learning, and preparing students for college and career success.  The WMHS School Counselor would plan and provide social emotional and career readiness lessons for middle school students, encourage Early College courses, Extended Learning Opportunities, and Advanced Placement classes for high school students, create activities and enrichment that focus on college and career readiness for the high school's Advisory Program, and be a strong advocate for students, communicator with families, and collaborator with administration and teachers.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in School Counseling

  • 075 certification (School Counselor, Grades K-12)

  • Prior experience as a school counselor, including:

    • Advocating for academic support and intervention strategies

    • Offering social emotional learning activities

    • Providing college and career readiness opportunities

  • Teaching experience is preferred

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive academic, social emotional, and college and career guidance to all students

  • Develop and implement the Comprehensive School Counseling Program

  • Support students in academic planning and educational interventions

  • Deliver middle school guidance lessons to promote social emotional growth and career awareness

  • Assist students with post-secondary planning, including college and career goals

  • Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to support student success

How to Apply

Visit wiscassetschools.org for the Teacher Application and to learn more about our school community.

Interested candidates should submit the following materials along with their application to Cynthia Young at cyoung@wiscassetschools.org:

 

  • Letter of Interest

  • Current Resume

  • Transcript

  • Copy of Certification

  • CHRC
  • Three Letters of Reference

Join us in creating an exceptional school experience for our students!

 

Job Type
Counselor
Job Location (County)
Lincoln

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