Elementary School Counselor

Young World Physical Education; Conway (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks an Elementary School Counselor at the Pine Tree Primary School in Conway, New Hampshire. The counselor will align the counseling program with the school’s mission and support students in academics and personal growth.

A Bachelor’s degree and NH certification in School Counseling are required, with previous experience preferred. The position is a 187-day work year with a starting date of August 31, 2026, in accordance with the CEA contract.

Qualifications

• Valid NH teacher certification in School Counselor #0040 or eligibility for such.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Align the school counseling program with district goals.
• Implement the counseling program per state and national models.
• Use data for program responsiveness.

Skills

NH teacher certification in School Counselor #0040 or proof of eligibility

Experience working in a school setting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

School Administrative Unit #9 Pine Tree Primary School - Conway, New Hampshire

Job Description

POSITION: Elementary School Counselor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• NH teacher certification in School Counselor #0040 or proof of eligibility for NH certification
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Experience preferred but not required

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL: To provide all students with a quality educational program in which they reach their full potential

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Align the school counseling program with school district mission and goals;
• Implement school counseling program based on district, state and national models;
• Implement career, academic, and personal-social competencies for student learning;
• Implement and maintain a school counseling calendar;
• Use data for program design to be responsive to school needs;
• The ability to translate counseling theory into the practice of school counseling using knowledge of legal and professional standards, including: The American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
• Confidentiality in a school setting;
• Collaboration, teamwork and supervision and the ability to apply self-awareness;
• Apply a knowledge of human growth & development to the school counseling program;
• Use technology in school counseling, record-keeping, and student information systems;
• Formulate, follow, and evaluate student, school, and community needs;
• Gather data for state and district reporting requirements;
• Communicate about the counseling program to students, teachers, school boards, administrators, and parents;
• Build leadership skills in self and others;
• Participate in an advisory committee to the school counseling program;
• Develop and apply crisis prevention and response;
• Address student needs for college and career readiness knowledge and skills;
• Scheduling and graduation requirements;
• Perform other duties as determined by the Principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the Conway Education Association (CEA) contract

WORK YEAR: 187 day / school year position, plus 11 additional days

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Conway School Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel. The principal and/or administrative designee will be the evaluator.

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026