Guidance Counselor, Education

Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc.; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals New Hampshire, Inc. in Manchester seeks a Guidance Counselor to promote student career development through academic, personal, and social growth.

The role involves coordinating with teachers and staff to create relevant educational plans and career opportunities for students aged 8-21 with developmental or emotional disabilities. Responsibilities include managing student records, mapping educational plans, and providing counseling and post-secondary guidance, with a full-time

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education or School Counseling required.
• 2+ years of education experience, with career planning focus.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Manage student records including transcripts and course selection.
• Conduct orientation activities for new students.
• Assist students in mapping and developing an educational plan with collaborative teams.
• Provide career counseling and opportunities to explore post-secondary options.
• Prepare exiting transcripts and letters of recommendations.

Education

Master's Degree in Education or School Counseling

2+ years in education, career planning

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

EOE Ready to make a meaningful difference every day? Become part of a dynamic team dedicated to elevating all abilities, empowering lives, and fostering positive impact in the community.

About Easterseals

Join the Easterseals NH & VT family, where your passion meets purpose. Easterseals New Hampshire and Vermont elevates people of all abilities. We serve the diverse needs of approximately 18,000 children, adults, seniors, families, and veterans each year.

We provide services across two states, and our programs cover areas like early intervention, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, adult day and in-home care, behavioral health, family-centered practices for child welfare, housing, and substance use disorders.

We help people in New Hampshire and Vermont live their best lives. Joining Easterseals NH & VT presents an opportunity to gain valuable experience, advance your career, and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Our organization provides various benefits and programs designed to support the well‑being of our employees and their families. Explore our offerings here.

We are honored to be recognized as a NH Veteran-Friendly Business and a recovery-friendly workplace.