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RSU 4 is seeking to fill an open Elementary School Guidance Counselor position in grades Pre-K and 2nd-4th graders at Carrie Ricker School In Litchfield, Maine.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and small-group counseling to students experiencing academic, social, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
- Deliver a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes personal growth, social-emotional learning, academic achievement, and career awareness.
- Conduct classroom guidance lessons on topics such as conflict resolution, emotional regulation, bullying prevention, decision-making, goal setting, and healthy relationships.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to identify student needs and develop intervention strategies.
- Consult with parents and guardians regarding student progress, behavioral concerns, and available community resources.
- Participate in Student Support Teams, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, Section 504 meetings, and other multidisciplinary teams as appropriate.
- Assist in crisis intervention and provide support during emergencies, including risk assessments and referrals to outside agencies when necessary.
- Monitor student attendance, behavior, and academic progress, implementing interventions to improve student success.
- Maintain accurate, confidential student records in accordance with school, district, state, and federal regulations.
- Coordinate referrals to mental health providers, social service agencies, and other community resources.
- Promote a positive school climate through school-wide initiatives, character education, and prevention programs.
- Support student transitions into kindergarten, between grade levels, and from elementary to middle school.
- Advocate for the educational, emotional, and developmental needs of all students while promoting equity and inclusion.RSU 4 is seeking to fill an open Elementary School Guidance Counselor in grades Pre-K and 2nd-4th graders at Carrie Ricker School In Litchfield, Maine. Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and small-group counseling to students experiencing academic, social, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
- Deliver a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes personal growth, social-emotional learning, academic achievement, and career awareness.
- Conduct classroom guidance lessons on topics such as conflict resolution, emotional regulation, bullying prevention, decision-making, goal setting, and healthy relationships.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to identify student needs and develop intervention strategies.
- Consult with parents and guardians regarding student progress, behavioral concerns, and available community resources.
- Participate in Student Support Teams, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, Section 504 meetings, and other multidisciplinary teams as appropriate.
- Assist in crisis intervention and provide support during emergencies, including risk assessments and referrals to outside agencies when necessary.
- Monitor student attendance, behavior, and academic progress, implementing interventions to improve student success.
- Maintain accurate, confidential student records in accordance with school, district, state, and federal regulations.
- Coordinate referrals to mental health providers, social service agencies, and other community resources.
- Promote a positive school climate through school-wide initiatives, character education, and prevention programs.
- Support student transitions into kindergarten, between grade levels, and from elementary to middle school.
- Advocate for the educational, emotional, and developmental needs of all students while promoting equity and inclusion.
Work Location: In person
