PVS Academic Guidance Counselor/SEL Teacher

About the role

The 5-12 Academic Guidance Counselor/SEL Teacher provides academic, career, and social-emotional support to students in grades 5-12 through individual counseling, small-group interventions, academic planning, attendance support, post-secondary readiness activities, and direct instruction of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) classes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with students, families, staff, and community partners to promote student achievement, positive school climate, and overall well-being while participating in MTSS, 504, SAT, and other student support processes.
• Develops and delivers SEL curriculum for students in grades 5-12, teaching skills related to self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, relationship building, resilience, and conflict resolution.
• Facilitates classroom lessons focused on mental wellness, school connectedness, goal setting, and personal growth.
• Utilizes student survey and school climate data to inform SEL programming.
• Collaborates with teachers and administrators to integrate SEL practices throughout the school community.
• Maintains and assesses the effectiveness of SEL programming and recommends improvements.

Qualifications

• Maine School Counselor Certification (075) or eligibility for certification required.
• Experience working with middle and/or high school students preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of social-emotional learning, student support systems, college and career readiness, and academic intervention practices preferred.