Guidance Counselor at Hall Dale High School 2025-26 SY

Hall-Dale School seeks an innovative, student-centered school counselor to support students in grades 9-12. The counselor assists students achieve personal and academic success throughout their years at HDHS. The counselor will provide a variety of services to all students including social and emotional support, academic advising, and college and career planning. This position is a key leadership position within the school and is an integral part of the Student Support Team.

This person works for ten days preceding and ten days following a school year, respectively, and is responsible for light email correspondence throughout the summer.

Duties/Essential Functions

1. Develops positive relationships and maintains regular contact with students on their caseload.
2. Provides regular individualized support in the three spheres of academic advising, post-secondary/career planning, and social-emotional support for all students on one’s caseload.
3. Administers a comprehensive grades 9-12 counseling curriculum based on student needs.
4. Assists with standardized testing (PSAT, SAT, AP, NWEA’s, TTY, and ACT: others as appropriate).
5. Administers all aspects of post-secondary search and application/admission process - develops appropriate college/program lists, assists with applications, writes recommendations, collects, completes, and sends all supporting materials.
6. Advises student course selection and scheduling; develops 4-year academic plans with students.
7. Develops practical familiarity and connections with a wide variety of colleges, universities, and other post-secondary training and study programs; stays abreast of the latest information regarding college admissions.
8. Consults and communicates with appropriate school personnel regarding student concerns and participates on the school-wide Student Support Team.
9. Maintains professionalism: adheres to laws and ethical standards of school counseling.
10. Provides students with social and emotional support as needed; provides responsive crisis intervention short-term counseling; and makes appropriate referrals to the school social worker and/or outside mental health service providers.
11. Utilizes data and assessment tools to monitor student progress and provide advice on targeted interventions.

Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions

1. Possesses a thorough knowledge of school counseling approaches and practices.
2. Demonstrates an understanding of child (adolescent) development and behavior.
3. Possesses engaging interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.
4. Is innovative, enthusiastic, energetic, and flexible.
5. Is experienced with the needs of high school-age students and their families.
6. Embraces diversity and differences in all individuals.
7. Familiar with Learning Management Systems (Infinite Campus) and web-based post-secondary, college, and career planning software (i.e. Naviance).
8. Effective organizational abilities and excellent oral and written communication skills.
9. Demonstrates an ability to work in a variety of settings.
10. Communicates and works collaboratively with school counseling colleagues and the educational community as a whole.
11. Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth.

Qualifications:

1. Must hold (or be eligible to hold) the required certification - 075 School Counselor.
2. Experience preferred.
3. Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) certification.
4. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
5. A passion for working with high school students and supporting their goals.
6. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

For information about this position please contact HDHS Principal Mark Tinkham at mtinkham@kidsrsu.org.

Send application packet to:

KIDS RSU #2
Attn: Jennifer Staggs
7 Reed Street
Hallowell, Maine 04347

OR

Email application packet to jstaggs@kidsrsu.org

Tel. (207) 622-6351 ext. 1410

EOE