Guidance Counselor Middle School

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HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HAVERHILL, MASSACHUSETTS 01830

HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT AND IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION

Title of Position: SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

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ANTICIPATED OPENING

Work Year: August - June

Effective Date

of Employment: $56,473 (B Step 1) to $112,526 (M75 Step 14)

• Competitive Salary
• Eight GIC Health Plan Options
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance Options
• Auto and Home Insurance Options
• Wellness Programs and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Credit Union with Competitive Rates
• 403 (b) Retirement
• Personal and Sick Days
• Teacher Tuition Reimbursement
• May be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Organizational Relationship

or Line of Authority: Responsible to the Supervisor of Guidance who is jointly responsible to the building Principal and the Superintendent of Schools and/or his/her designees.

Statement of Duties:

• Provides comprehensive school counseling services that include education, prevention and intervention activities for all pupils in Grades 5-8.
• Develops and delivers classroom lessons on relevant topics that align to ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success (for example, conflict management, career awareness, friendship, anti-bullying and emotional regulation).
• Provides support and referrals for students and families to school and community resources for additional assistance.
• Works with Building Team Coordinators in preparing educational histories and implementing individual educational plans for special needs pupils.
• Develops and maintains a systematic process for delivering individual and/or small group counseling for students.
• Works as a member of a Student Support Team to address needs of students at risk.
• Willingness to become familiar with use of computer hardware and software as it becomes available as a guidance tool.
• Participate in building and department conferences in cooperation with teachers and administrators.
• Assist in maintaining up-to-date cumulative records of students.
• Develops and maintains appropriate communications with parents regarding their respective child's progress. This will include telephone, written and parent conference efforts.
• Be available for appointments for meetings with parents and their children.
• Consult on a regular basis with classroom teachers regarding student progress.
• Establish and maintain communications with community-based agencies.
• Work with the Supervisor of Attendance in regard to CRA petitions, 51A's, etc.
• Screen referrals for 504 eligibility and other assistance programs in conjunction with other designated school personnel.
• Performs other such duties as may be required by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Haverhill School Committee.
• Assists in the transition of students from elementary to middle school.

Qualifications:

• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a School Guidance Counselor PreK-8 - Required. Dual licensure School Counselor/School Adjustment Counselor- Preferred.
• Minimum of a Master's Degree with a major in Counseling.
• Experience working with students at elementary or middle school level.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Closing Date for Receipt

of Application: Until Filled

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Haverhill Public Schools

Human Resource Department

4 Summer Street - Room 104

Haverhill, MA 01830

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Haverhill Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.