PK-12 School Counselor & Student Wellness Champion

Servingschools; Vinalhaven (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Servingschools is seeking a PK-12 Student Support Specialist at Vinalhaven School, a collaborative, student-centered role for a certified School Counselor or LCSW/LMSW-CC who supports students’ academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and post-secondary success in a small island school community.

The successful candidate will work with students, families, teachers, administration, and community agencies to ensure every student has the support to thrive, including counseling, academic planning,

Qualifications

• Certified Maine School Counselor or LCSW/LMSW-CC eligible to practice in Maine.
• Experience in schools preferred.
• Knowledge of MTSS, Section 504, IEP processes, and trauma-informed practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with children and adolescents across grade levels.
• Ability to work independently while contributing as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counseling.
• Assist students in developing social-emotional skills, resilience, self-advocacy, and problem-solving.
• Provide crisis intervention and support during emergencies.
• Coordinate referrals to outside agencies and community resources.
• Participate in SST, MTSS, Section 504, and IEP meetings.

Skills

MTSS Knowledge

Section 504 Knowledge

IEP Processes

Trauma-Informed Practices

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Teamwork

Education

Maine Certification as a School Counselor (075 or appropriate certification)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker—Conditional Clinical (LMSW-CC) eligible to practice in Maine

Job description

Servingschools is seeking a PK-12 Student Support Specialist at Vinalhaven School, a collaborative, student-centered role for a certified School Counselor or LCSW/LMSW-CC who supports students’ academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and post-secondary success in a small island school community.

The successful candidate will work with students, families, teachers, administration, and community agencies to ensure every student has the support to thrive, including counseling, academic planning,