What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guidance Counselor position at Manchester School District - SAU 37 New Hampshire?
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
- Master’s Degree, representing intensive coursework in the principles and practice of educational guidance; educational testing and practice of educational guidance; educational testing and measurement; counseling, psychology of learning; and confidentiality regulations.
- State of NH Teacher Certification in School Counselor (0040) or other approved certification status may be considered.
Specific Core Function:
To help students overcome problems that impede learning and to assist them in making educational, occupational, and life plans that hold promise for their personal fulfillment as mature and responsible members of society. The counselor will adhere to the professional standards and code of ethics set forth by the American Association for Counseling and Development and the American School Counselors Association.Responsibilities of the Position:
- To help plan and develop the guidance program and the curriculum in relation to the needs of students.
- Register new students; orient them to school procedures and to available opportunities for learning.
- Assist students in course and subject selections and oversee the maintenance of student records as well as protect their confidentiality.
- Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of standardized test scores, observation, interviews, and other pertinent data, and work with the students in evolving education and occupation plans in terms of such evaluations.
- Strive to discover and develop special abilities of students and help prevent student drop-out.
- Work to resolve students’ educational handicaps.
Specified Length/Hours of Position:
This is an affiliated (MEA) position under the Teacher Association negotiated contract, following the school calendar with additional workshop days.
Application Procedure:
The Manchester School District uses the Frontline Applicant Tracking on-line application platform accessible through our district website. Navigate to the employment page - click the red APPLY button above to start your application. Upload resume, cover letter, official transcripts and 3 hand-signed letters of reference dated within 12 months of application. Any reference letters not hand-signed will not be accepted. The Manchester School District's website is www.mansd.org.