School Counselor

High School Counselors at Newburyport High school work with a caseload of students in grades 9-12 advising them in their academic, social, and emotional development. The School Counselor guides students through high school and the post-secondary planning process, including the college search and application process. School counselors work closely with students, parents, teachers, administrators and other school staff to ensure the needs of students are appropriately addressed.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Counseling Serves as the key resource for high school students to seek assistance with academic, social, emotional, and college advising issues and opportunities. Consults with students, their families, and teachers to provide recommendations and/or implement strategies that will contribute to student success in and out of the classroom. Provides individual counseling related to academic performance, social experiences, and mental health challenges. Tracks student progress by conducting regular check-ins, adjusting care plans, and proactively communicating status updates to necessary parties while maintaining confidentiality as appropriate. Provides crisis intervention, re-entry, and transition support to students, families, faculty, and staff in accordance with established protocols. Supports diversity and inclusion for all students and families. Maintain building records and documentation for all students eligible under Section 504 in partnership with the Director of Counseling Ensure the implementation of Section 504 procedures in the school building, including: coordinating referrals, determining appropriate Section 504 team composition and facilitating Section 504 evaluations and development of Section 504 plans

Post-Secondary Advising Works to establish appropriate post-secondary goals for each student Demonstrates knowledge of Naviance for career and post-secondary exploration as well as the college search and application process

Curriculum Development and Delivery Participates in curriculum development as well as specific lesson planning and teaching of guidance seminar classes to all high school grade levels when necessary Assists in the development of classroom learning in seminar classes and contributes to the curriculum development of for all grade high school levels as it relates to social skills, conflict resolution, stress management, bullying, and other relevant topics specific to the age group

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Master's degree in counseling psychology, or related field and licensure by the Massachusetts DESE as a school/guidance counselor in grades 5-12 is required along with a minimum of 1 year of experience in an academic environment ideally at the secondary school level.

Equal Opportunity Employer Newburyport Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.