Job Details
Job ID:5175651
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Re-Posted:May 24, 2025Starting Date:Aug 25, 2025
Job Description
MT. BLUE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - RSU 9
227 MAIN STREET, FARMINGTON, ME 04938
Phone (207) 778-6571 | Fax (207) 778-4160
COMMUNITY | CULTURE | CURRICULUM
“Working together to provide high-quality educational opportunities for all.”
CHESTERVILLE - FARMINGTON - INDUSTRY - NEW SHARON - NEW VINEYARD - STARKS TEMPLE - VIENNA - WELD - WILTON
Elementary School Counselor
Cape Cod Hill School
New Sharon, Maine
Job Goal(s):
- Provide programs to assist students with transitions between schools.
- Provide classroom programs on affective issues (peer pressure, self-esteem, communications skills, dealing with feelings, social relations)
- Provide programs which deal the decision-making/ problem/solving (personal safety, conflict resolution, goal setting)
- Assist classroom teachers with lessons related to school success (study skills, time management)
- Provide programs and assist with established programs which address life- (SEL curriculum)
Qualifications
- State certificate in guidance or licensed professional counselor
Certifications
- Holds or is eligible to hold Maine DOE Certification - 075 Guidance Counselor
- Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation
Performance Responsibilities
- Developmental Guidance Services
- Provide programs to assist students with transitions between schools.
- Provide classroom programs on affective issues (peer pressure, self-esteem, communications skills, dealing with feelings, social relations)
- Provide programs which deal the decision-making/ problem/solving (personal safety, conflict resolution, goal setting)
- Assist classroom teachers with lessons related to school success (study skills, time management)
- Provide programs and assist with established programs which address SEL topics.
- Counseling and Consultation Services:
- Counseling
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- Provide individual and small group counseling services for students.
- Develop support groups to meet specific needs of students (family dynamics, big feelings, friendships, etc...)
- Provide individual advisement services to students
- Assist students with developing goals.
- Respond to crisis situations by providing direct services, calling on Crisis Team assistance, or making appropriate outside referrals.
- Maintain and promote appropriate contact with parents, P.E.T. process.
- Consultation
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- Consult with administrators, principals, SAT Team, parents, P.E.T. Process when appropriate.
- Make referrals to outside agencies when appropriate.
- Program Management/Program Development
- Communicate Guidance Services and concerns to all staff and community (guidance newsletter, memos, brochures)
- Assist with promoting positive public relations and guidance activities, serve on boards, committees.
- Promote professional growth and development, attend workshops, conferences, professional association meetings.
- Respond to needs by developing new programs (Community school needs)
- Prepare budget to provide for guidance needs (materials, attendance at conferences, supplies, etc.)
Education
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
- Masters Degree in related area preferred.
Experience
- List necessary or preferred experience here
Working Schedule
Travel Requirements
- Travel between schools or district buildings may be required for certain positions
Reports To: Building Principal
Terms of Employment: As determined annually by the District.
Evaluation: Completed annually by building Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.`
Position Type:Full-Time
Job Categories:Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor
Job Requirements
- At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information