MSAD #41
- PVS Guidance Counselor -
Penquis Valley Schools is seeking to add a Guidance Counselor to our team of educators. We are profoundly and uniquely focused on the needs of our students and communities in Milo, Brownville, and Lagrange, Maine. We are a dynamic team of educators who are committed to positively impacting the learning lives of all our students. The Penquis Valley Middle School and High School Guidance Counselor plays a pivotal role in supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of our students. This full-time position involves providing individual and group counseling, guiding students through educational planning and career exploration, and fostering a positive school environment. The counselor works closely with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to help students succeed in school and prepare for life beyond graduation.
A successful candidate will:
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, and the administrator in order to promote and support student success
- Have a demonstrated ability to work in harmony with all members of the school community
- Analyze student data to identify and support school-wide needs related to social-emotional learning
- Implement/facilitate researched informed interventions in large group, small group, and individual settings
- Identify and develop accommodations and resources for students and teachers in assisting the implementation of individual behavior plans
- Prepare and follow-up with referrals to outside agencies
- Engage in restorative work with students, families and classroom teachers
- Respond to, evaluate, and make recommendations for students in crisis
- Aid in developing and facilitating professional development for staff
Qualification requirements:
- Hold a current or be certifiable for the Maine School Counselor Certification (075)
- Holds a Master's Degree in School Counseling
We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Health and Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
Application deadline - When suitable candidate is found
Interested applicants should submit an employment application, letter of interest, and resume to:
Cassaundra Redihan
MSAD #41
20 Howland Road
LaGrange, ME 04453
207-943-7317
credihan@msad41.us