School Counselor

The School Counselor supports a broad range of social-emotional needs to best position students for academic success.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.*Provides counsel for students through academic/social/emotional challenges they face.*Is available to work with parents of children experiencing academic, social, behavioral or emotional difficulties*Implements a grade level appropriate guidance program through regularly scheduled instruction.*Consults regularly with teachers, administrators, support staff and parents regarding academic/social/emotional issues related to students.*Participates in identification of at-risk students and the planning and delivery of services to address their needs.*Collaborates with administration and faculty in the implementation of the various federal, state, and local assessments including ordering, scheduling, assisting teachers in regards to administration, administering make-up tests and interpreting results.*Maintains case management for 504 students and participates in appropriate meetings including IEPs, committee meetings, building meetings, etc.*Remains current on the latest school counseling practices and theories through workshops, course work, conferences, and professional organizations.*Adheres to ethical standards, performance standards, and program components of the Maine Comprehensive School Counseling Model K-12.