Elementary School Counselor

VT|K12|Mountain Views; Barnard (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative professional environment

Professional learning and development

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Mountain Views Supervisory Union seeks an Elementary School Counselor to support students across Barnard Academy and Reading Elementary School. This 0.7 FTE role builds social-emotional well-being and inclusive learning by collaborating with teachers, families, and staff.

The counselor delivers SEL instruction, provides individual and group counseling, and participates in student support teams to help two communities thrive academically and socially.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Counseling or related field.
• Valid Vermont Educator License endorsement.
• Experience with elementary students in a school setting preferred.
• Familiarity with the Second Step curriculum is preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead inclusive school climate initiatives promoting kindness and belonging.
• Deliver SEL instruction and use of Second Step curriculum.
• Provide individual and small-group counseling to build coping skills.
• Collaborate to develop and monitor behavior supports.
• Provide crisis support and connect families with resources.
• Work with staff to support student success at school and home.
• Participate in school-based student support teams.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

De-escalation

Collaborative problem solving

Team collaboration

Crisis response

Education

Master’s in School Counseling

Vermont Educator License endorsement

Job description

Barnard Academy and Reading Elementary School are seeking a dedicated Elementary School Counselor to join our close-knit school communities. This 0.70 FTE position is shared between the two schools and offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students, staff, and families across both communities.

The Elementary School Counselor will play an important role in supporting students’ social-emotional well-being and helping foster positive, inclusive, and emotionally safe learning environments. Working collaboratively with teachers, administrators, families, and other school professionals, the counselor will provide classroom, small-group, and individual support to help students develop the skills they need to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support school-wide efforts that promote kindness, inclusion, belonging, and a positive school climate.
• Deliver classroom-based Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) instruction, including use of the Second Step curriculum.
• Provide individual and small-group counseling and support to help students develop coping skills, navigate peer relationships, resolve conflicts, and strengthen social-emotional skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other professionals to develop, implement, and monitor individualized student behavior intervention plans and supports.
• Provide timely support, de-escalation, and crisis response for students experiencing emotional or behavioral distress.
• Partner with families and staff to identify strategies and resources that support student success at school and at home.
• Participate as a collaborative member of school-based student support teams and contribute to coordinated systems of student support.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Counseling or a related field.
• Valid Vermont Educator License with the appropriate endorsement.
• Experience working with elementary-aged students, preferably in a school setting.
• Familiarity with the Second Step curriculum is preferred.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, de‑escalation, and collaborative problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively across two school communities and as part of collaborative school teams.
• Successful completion of required criminal background checks.

What We Offer

• Supportive, close‑knit school communities.
• Small class sizes and opportunities to develop meaningful relationships with students and families.
• A collaborative professional environment.
• Professional learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits in accordance with applicable agreements and MVSU policies.

Why Join MVSU?

At Mountain Views Supervisory Union, we believe strong relationships are at the heart of student success. Our schools value collaboration, belonging, joyful learning, and the social‑emotional well‑being of every child. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in two welcoming elementary school communities while working alongside educators and families who are deeply invested in their students.