Elementary School Counselor – 0.70 FTE

Mountain Views Supervisory Union (School District); Barnard (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional learning opportunities

Collaborative environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Mountain Views Supervisory Union (School District) Barnard, Vermont seeks an Elementary School Counselor for 0.70 FTE shared between Barnard Academy and Reading Elementary School. The counselor will support students’ social-emotional well-being through classroom, small-group, and individual services to foster inclusive, emotionally safe learning environments.

Collaborating with teachers, families, and staff, you will implement SEL instruction, monitor behavior supports, and contribute to

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.

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.

Skills

SEL instruction

Collaboration

Communication

De-escalation

Crisis response

Education

Master’s in School Counseling

Tools

Second Step curriculum

Job description

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This 0.70 FTE position is shared between Barnard Academy and Reading Elementary School 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.

Job Details

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $34,677 to $68,921 Per Year

Job Categories

• Classroom Teacher > Elementary
• Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor
• Student Services > Social Worker

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa Zoerheide , Principal
• BARNARD ACADEMY
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]