Position Description
Hall-Dale School seeks an innovative, student-centered school counselor to support students in grades 9-12. The counselor assists students achieve personal and academic success throughout their years at HDHS. The counselor will provide a variety of services to all students including social and emotional support, academic advising, and college and career planning. This position is a key leadership position within the school and is an integral part of the Student Support Team.
This person works for ten days preceding and ten days following a school year, respectively, and is responsible for light email correspondence throughout the summer.
Duties/Essential Functions
- Develops positive relationships and maintains regular contact with students on their caseload
- Provides regular individualized support in the three spheres of academic advising, post-secondary/career planning, and social-emotional support for all students on one’s caseload
- Administers a comprehensive grades 9-12 counseling curriculum based on student needs
- Assists with standardized testing (PSAT, SAT, AP, , NWEA’s, TTY, and ACT: others as appropriate)
- Administers all aspects of post-secondary search and application/admission process - develops appropriate college/program lists, assists with applications, writes recommendations, collects, completes, and sends all supporting materials
- Advises student course selection and scheduling; develops 4-year academic plans with students
- Develops practical familiarity and connections with a wide variety of colleges, universities, and other post-secondary training and study programs; stays abreast of the latest information regarding college admissions
- Consults and communicates with appropriate school personnel regarding student concerns and participates on the school-wide Student Support Team.
- Maintains professionalism: adheres to laws and ethical standards of school counseling
- Provides students with social and emotional support as needed; provides responsive crisis intervention short-term counseling; and makes appropriate referrals to the school social worker and/or outside mental health service providers
- Utilize data and assessment tools to monitor student progress and provide advice on targeted interventions.
Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions
- Possesses a thorough knowledge of school counseling approaches and practices
- Demonstrates an understanding of child (adolescent) development and behavior
- Possesses engaging interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic
- Is innovative, enthusiastic, energetic, and flexible
- Is experienced with the needs of high school-age students and their families
- Embraces diversity and differences in all individuals
- Familiar with Learning Management Systems (Infinite Campus) and web-based post-secondary, college, and career planning software (i.e. Naviance)
- Effective organizational abilities and excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrates an ability to work in a variety of settings
- Communicates and works collaboratively with school counseling colleagues and the educational community as a whole
- Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth
Qualifications:
- Must hold (or be eligible to hold) the required certification - 075 School Counselor
- Experience preferred.
- Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) certification
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- A passion for working with high school students and supporting their goals.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
For information about this position please contact HDHS Principal Mark Tinkham at mtinkham@kidsrsu.org.
Send application packet to:
KIDS RSU #2
Attn: Jennifer Staggs
7 Reed Street
Hallowell, Maine 04347
OR
Email application packet to jstaggs@kidsrsu.org
Tel. (207) 622-6351 ext. 1410
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