Teacher MS - Anticipated Vacancy

Department of Education•Van Buren, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

School counselors are members of the education leadership team and serve a vital role in maximizing student success. Through advocacy and collaboration, the school counselor promotes equity and access to opportunities and educational experiences that develop strategies for academic achievement, managing emotions and developing interpersonal skills, and making plans for career and college.

Requirements

A Masters Degree.
Meet the Maine Department of Education’s requirements for obtaining a School Counselor certification or conditional certificate.
Knowledge of child development, counseling theories, educational systems, and relevant laws.
Skill in counseling, collaboration, communication, assessment, and data analysis.
Ability to foster positive student development, support academic achievement, respond effectively to crises, and build partnerships with families, educators, and community agencies while implementing a comprehensive school counseling program.
Demonstrated skill in providing individual, group, and classroom counseling.
Assessing student needs.
Crisis intervention.
Conflict resolution.
Consultation and collaboration with students, families, staff, and community agencies.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Program planning and organization.
Data analysis.
Maintaining confidential records.
Ability to build positive relationships with young children.
Promote equitable student outcomes.
Respond effectively in crisis situations.
Advocate for students.
Exercise sound professional judgment.
Manage multiple priorities.
Lead a comprehensive school counseling program that supports students' academic, social-emotional, and career development.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of comprehensive school counseling programs.
Knowledge of Social-emotional learning (SEL) frameworks and evidence-based interventions.
Knowledge of Individual and group counseling techniques appropriate for young children.
Knowledge of Trauma-informed practices and the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
Knowledge of Mental health awareness, including recognizing warning signs of anxiety, depression, grief, abuse, and behavioral disorders.
Knowledge of Crisis prevention and response, including suicide risk assessment protocols, threat assessment procedures, and post-crisis support.
Knowledge of Educational systems, curriculum, instructional practices, and academic interventions.
Knowledge of Special education laws and processes, including Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and student support teams.
Knowledge of Federal and state education laws, including student confidentiality (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)) and mandatory reporting requirements.
Knowledge of Multicultural counseling and culturally responsive practices.
Knowledge of College and career awareness appropriate for elementary students.
Knowledge of Data-informed decision making and program evaluation.

Responsibilities

Advocacy and collaboration to promote equity and access to opportunities and educational experiences.
Develop strategies for academic achievement.
Develop strategies for managing emotions and developing interpersonal skills.
Develop strategies for making plans for career and college.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.11% of pay to MainePERS)
Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
Forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave
Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)