New Staff Orienattion 08/19/2025
Purpose: The role of school counselor for the Monadnock Regional School District is to provide academic, behavioral and social emotional counseling to maximize student success by promoting access and equity for all students. School Counselors reach ALL students through a comprehensive school counseling program. School counselors serve as a member of their school community and are part of the school counseling team of the Monadnock Regional School District.
Supervisor: Building Principal
Minimum Qualifications:
School counselors for the Monadnock Regional School District:
Are licensed school counselor educators through the New Hampshire Department of Education.
Follow the Ethical Standards for School Counselors as outlined by American School Counseling Association (ASCA) and NH state law
Follow the ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies. These standards and competencies outline the mindsets and behaviors MRSD school counselors need in order to meet the rigorous demands of the school counseling profession and the needs of our pre-K–12 students
Follow all professional standards of the Monadnock Regional School District
- Are Familiar with ALMA, IReady and Acuity 504 management systems
- ?The successful candidate will be able to collaborate with school administration, classroom teachers, and parents. Knowledge of 504 development will also assist with the school counselor position.
Knowledge
American School Counseling Association National Model
Counseling theory and techniques
Child and adolescent development
Section 504 policies and procedures
State and Federal Regulations
School and local resources
Instructional procedures and practices
Program planning and development
Appropriate student learning activities
Skills
Excellent oral and written communication
Proficient with technology, including relevant software applications
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Demonstrate knowledge of counseling theory and technique, child and adolescent development, and state and federal regulations
Demonstrate knowledge of the American School Counseling Association National Model
Ability to create an environment of respect and rapport, manage routines and procedures and contribute to the culture for student behavior
Ability to deliver services and formulate academic, personal/social, and career plans by assessing student needs
Solid communication skills, ability to meet deadlines and willingness to participate in a professional community
The ability to work collaboratively with various school and district staff as well as community resources
Abilities
Adapting to changing work priorities
Communicating with diverse groups and individuals
Understanding detailed information and data
Collaborating and working as part of a team
Establishing a culture for productive communication
Assisting students and teachers in the formulation of academic, personal/social, and career plans, based on knowledge of student needs
Essential Functions:
Collaborate with the Director of School Counseling and the MRSD school counseling team to design and deliver a comprehensive school counseling program that improves student outcomes.
Lead, advocate, and collaborate to provide access and equity for all students.
Ensure all students have equal access to school counseling services
Provide support, promote and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion for all students.
Collaborate and communicate with students and parents/guardians regarding academic and social/emotional outcomes.
Collaborate with teachers and administration to identify student academic, behavioral and social/emotional barriers and provide interventions to develop skills and behaviors critical for academic development
Reflect, adapt and adjust practice based on student needs, feedback and data collection.
Understand and implement the ASCA National Model
Understand and implement the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success: K-12 College- and Career- Readiness for Every Student
Maintain license through NHDOE
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide direct services to students through instruction, appraisal and advisement and counseling.
Advise and counsel students regarding academic, and short-term social and emotional problems.
Monitor academic progress of students in the school
Monitor attendance of students in the school
Monitor incident data of students in the school
Provide short term (4-6 week) counseling sessions if/when needed
Create and monitor intervention plans for academic and attendance interventions
Provide individual student planning and responsive services to support students and their families regarding academic, behavioral and social/emotional matters
Attend Parent/Teacher conferences
Participate on a Student Success Team, identify students who may need targeted or intensive services, and coordinates with behavioral health specialists
Provide individual and small group short term (4-6 week) counseling sessions if/when needed
Communicates, coordinates, and collaborates with behavioral health specialists on developing and implementing student supports
Facilitate the MRSD Section 504 process
Provide classes and counseling to students through planned activities in small group or classroom settings to convey educational, social, and important school information, and offers outside support for students and parents/guardians.
Implement the MRSD Counseling Curriculum
Provide short term (4-6 week) small group skill building sessions if/when needed
Provide information, interventions and support to parents/guardians regarding research based strategies for student’s academic and behavioral success
Maintain professional school and district responsibilities
Participate in staff meetings
Participate in school and district committees
Engage in appropriate professional development activities
Provide leadership in promoting and maintaining a positive school culture
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Working Environment:
The usual methods of performing the job of Elementary School Counselor may require the following physical demands:
Minimal amount(s) of: lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling
Moderate amount(s) of: fine finger dexterity, repetitive motion(s), walking, bending/squatting
Significant amount(s) of: mental attention/focus, speaking, listening
Monadnock Regional School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
