Guidance Counselor, Education

Easterseals NH; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals NH in Manchester, NH seeks a Guidance Counselor to support students through academic, personal, and social development within the Educational Program. You will work closely with teachers to map educational plans, coordinate post-secondary exploration, and promote student success.

Requirements include a Master’s in Education or School Counseling, a Guidance Counselor certification, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education or School Counseling required.
• Guidance Counselor Education certification required.
• Two years+ experience in education, particularly career planning and pre-employment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enhance student career development through academic, personal, and social growth.
• Map and develop educational plans with collaborative teams and assist in course selection.
• Provide counseling to staff regarding State Frameworks for Learning and post-secondary options.
• Develop curricula and projects with teachers tailored to each student’s abilities.
• Maintain accurate grade reports and student records including transcripts.
• Support Collaborative Problem Solving and provide resources for independent living and post-graduate opportunities.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Master's Degree in Education or School Counseling

Guidance Counselor Education certification

Job description

Job Description

Easterseals Residential and Education program is a great place to make a difference in the lives of the youth we serve. We provide services to children ages 8-21 with neurological and or emotional psychological disabilities.

Job Description

Easterseals Residential and Education program is a great place to make a difference in the lives of the youth we serve. We provide services to children ages 8-21 with neurological and or emotional psychological disabilities.

Duties

We currently have an opening for a Guidance Counselor. The individual in this key position will promote and enhance student career development through academic, personal, and social growth through individual and school activities in Easterseals Educational Program. Additional duties include:

• Managing student records including transcripts and course selection to meet individual needs and goals.
• Conduct orientation activities for new students as assigned by the Director of Education.
• Assist students in mapping and developing an educational plan with the collaborative teams.
• Provide projects in collaboration with teachers that are tailored to each student’s ability.
• Provide consultation to staff members regarding State Frameworks for Learning.
• Assist in preparing, ordering, and evaluating curriculum for courses.
• Provide students opportunities to explore post secondary options.
• Prepare exiting transcripts and letters of recommendations.
• Develop outline and description of courses that are designed to met the requirements of each students IEP and capitalize on students interest.
• Strong behavior management skills to manage classroom crisis situations.
• Keep accurate grade reports.
• Provide student advocacy and career counseling.
• Attend teacher meetings and other meetings as scheduled.
• Responsible for documentation and student reports as requested.
• Support and participate in the implementation and practice of Collaborative Problem Solving.
• Provide resources for teachers and families related to independent living, post graduate opportunities and community participation for students.
• Create and manage job shadowing and pre-employment skills training with assigned students.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education or School Counseling
• Two (2) years + experience in education, particularly career planning and pre-employment
• Guidance Counselor Education certification
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Hours: This is a full-time, salaried position.

Compensation: $65,000.00.

EOE