School Counselor

Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union; Berkshire (VT); On-site; USD 53,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Student loan assistance

Longevity bonuses

Job summary

The Berkshire Elementary School in Richford, Vermont, part of Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union, is immediately seeking a dedicated School Counselor for the 2026-2027 year.

The role emphasizes equitable, inclusive learning, uses assessment data to guide instruction, and supports student wellness and achievement across the school.

Qualifications

• Must hold current VT Teaching License with proper endorsement.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Skills

Teaching License

Endorsement

Education

Master's degree

Job description

School Counselor

Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union Berkshire Elementary School - Richford, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Berkshire Elementary School is immediately seeking a committed and dynamic School Counselor to join our dedicated and talented team of educators for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to provide equitable, inclusive personalized learning opportunities for all students. In FNESU, Educators facilitate learning by using assessment data to provide feedback to learners, personalize instruction, and allow for self-paced opportunities to develop and demonstrate proficiency. Student wellness and achievement is our collective priority and responsibility.

Our employees are offered a competitive benefits package. For new teachers, the package also includes student loan assistance, longevity bonuses, and a competitive starting salary. We provide embedded support for teachers including: new teacher mentoring, local professional development opportunities, and school-based instructional coaching. FNESU teachers and leaders are innovative and forward-thinking. Many have been recognized at the local, state, and national level for their work in education. We are seeking candidates committed to continuously improving practices in order to best serve our students, teachers, and communities.

Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union (FNESU) is a Pre-K-12 system comprised of 6 rural towns in Northern Vermont; Bakersfield, Berkshire, Enosburg, Montgomery, Richford and Sheldon. FNESU consists of six Elementary Schools, two Middle Schools, two High Schools, and one Technical Career Center. FNESU serves approximately 1,950 students within our six towns. FNESU is situated in rural northwestern Vermont, which is the perfect setting for outdoor enthusiasts. We are located just 20 miles from Jay Peak Resort, 32 miles from Smuggler's Notch, and within driving distance to several other surrounding ski resorts. There are plenty of areas to hike, swim, cross-country ski, snowmobile, and mountain bike. We are an hour away from Burlington and just an hour and a half from Montreal.

Job Details

Job ID: 5980515

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Job Requirements

• Must hold current VT Teaching License with proper endorsement.
  Pay Range based on education & experience ($52,500 - $81,926)
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Erin Paquette , Principal
• 4850 Water Tower Road
• Richford, Vermont 05476
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]