Guidance School Counsellor Consultant

Position Title: Guidance/School Counselor Qualifications: K-12 School Counselor (Endorsement 0040) or School Counseling Director (Endorsement 0042) Certified by the NH Department of Education Master’s degree in counseling 2 years minimum experience working with elementary aged children. A valid driver’s license is required. Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts. Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students. Reports to: Principal/Special Education Administrator Position Summary: Promote the ability of students to access their educational potential by ensuring their social and emotional health and assist students in overcoming problems that impede learning. Responsibilities of the Position: In person consultation on-site minimum 2x per month- required. Supports students with educational and personal counseling. Develop and evaluation of a school counseling programming for K-6. Experience providing individual and small group counseling. Ability to directly interact with students who are exhibiting behaviors that might require physical interventions if necessary. Provide activities to help students understand themselves and their relationships with others and seeks to develop in students increased competency in decision-making and problem solving. Provide and coordinate training relating to social, emotional, behavioral needs of children to staff members and parents. Promote student and parental involvement in school, including parent/teacher conferences. Encourage open collaboration with parents, teachers, consultants and working as a team. Other duties as directed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Applied ABC