Classroom Counselor - The Alternative Program at The Wilder School

Hartford School District; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wilder School in Wilder, Vermont, part of the Hartford School District, seeks a Classroom Counselor to provide direct clinical services to students in the Alternative Program (grades 2–8). You will collaborate with teachers and other counselors to implement educational and therapeutic interventions.

The position is full-time with a salary range of $44,882 to $94,823 per year. Starting date is immediate, with ongoing training and supervision to support student academic, social, and emotional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work or psychology.
• Experience with children in educational/therapeutic settings.
• Vermont licensure preferred but not required.
• Strong clinical skills in developmental trauma and emotional disturbances.
• Ability to implement research-based treatment and behavioral plans.
• Experience in designing behavioral supports in schools.
• Effective communication with students, parents and school teams.
• Strong crisis intervention skills.
• Support to educational staff and reintegration of students.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services to students in the classroom.
• Collaborate with educators and other counselors to implement interventions.
• Participate in ongoing training and supervision.
• Support reintegration of students into less restrictive settings.
• Communicate with parents and school teams.

Skills

Clinical skills

Crisis intervention

Communication

Teamwork

De-escalation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Social work

Psychology

Job description

Classroom Counselor - The Alternative Program at The Wilder School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5901327
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 25, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Classroom Counselor will provide direct clinical services to children with emotional disturbance who attend the Alternative Program at The Wilder School (TWS). Clinical services will be provided within the classroom milieu. This position will work in partnership with educators and other counselors/clinicians to implement educational and therapeutic interventions with the students. Ongoing training and supervision will be provided by the TWS Clinical Director, TWS Principal, and the Program Coordinator for the Alternative Program at The Wilder School.

The Alternative Program at The Wilder School is an educational therapeutic program serving students, grades 2 through 8, from the Hartford Area Regional Collaborative member schools. Students with severe behavioral disabilities are referred to The Alternative Program at The Wilder School by the member supervisory unions.

The goal of The Alternative Program at The Wilder School is to collaborate with the student and the family to meet each student's academic, social and emotional needs. Intensive and comprehensive education and mental health services are provided using a family centered approach. Services are highly individualized and include active parents and school partnerships. The program seeks to assist students in acquiring the skills necessary to form and maintain relationships and to be successful in a school setting.
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $44,882 to $94,823 Per Year
Job Categories:

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Student Services > Adjustment Counselor

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Welcome to Wilder School

Innovative regional alternative school and mental health treatment center for children with severe behavioral disabilities. Provides comprehensive services to children, families and member school districts in the Hartford Area Regional Collaborative region in Vermont and New Hampshire.

Job Requirements

• Candidate must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or master's degree in a relevant field of social work or psychology
  Candidate must have experience working with children in an educational and/or therapeutic setting
  Licensure through the Vermont Agency of Education or through the Office of Professional Regulation is preferred but not required
  Strong clinical skills in understanding developmental trauma and emotional disturbances
  The ability to implement research-based treatment plans
  Experience in the design of behavioral support plans at school and alternative therapeutic learning environments
  Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and school teams
  Strong crisis intervention skills.
  The provision of support to educational staff
  Facilitate the reintegration of students into a less restrictive educational environment
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Patrick Peters , Principal
• 160 Norwich Avenue
• Wilder, Vermont 05088
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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