School Counselor - Moore Middle

Young World Physical Education; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Public Schools is seeking a School Counselor for Lyman Moore Middle School in Portland, Maine. You will work under the supervision of the Principal to implement a data-informed school counseling program that supports academic, career, and social-emotional development for all students.

Responsibilities include designing counseling lessons, providing individual and small group counseling, collaborating with staff and families, and promoting educational equity.

Qualifications

• Hold a master's degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to school counseling.
• Pursue continuous professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a developmentally appropriate school counseling curriculum.
• Provide short-term individual counseling for academic and social-emotional needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff and parents to support students.

Skills

Ethical standards

Communication skills

Interpersonal rapport

Professional development

Collaboration with parents/guardians

Education

Master's degree in school counseling

Job description

School Counselor - Moore Middle

Portland Public Schools Moore Middle School - Portland, Maine Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5876764

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 08, 2026 2:00 AM (UTC)

Job Description

TITLE: School Counselor - Lyman Moore Middle School

POSITION OVERVIEW:

School counselors are certified educators who improve student success for ALL students by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program. School counselors provide students with a comprehensive school counseling program that systematically supports the academic, career, and social/emotional development of all students. Portland Public Schools is hiring a School Counselor to join the team at Lyman Moore Middle School. The School Counselor works under the supervision of the Principal to create and implement data-informed school counseling programs that positively impact student outcomes and promote educational equity and access.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, deliver, and evaluate a developmentally appropriate school counseling curriculum to include lessons in academic success, career awareness and planning and personal/social growth and understanding.
• Provide short-term individual counseling in the areas of academic achievement and secondary planning and in personal/social development.
• Provide individual and small group counseling in a variety of settings
• Consult and collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents in understanding and meeting the needs of students in the school setting
• Make appropriate referrals to outside agencies and specialists
• Participate in activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school
• Plan, evaluate, and revise the school counseling program
• Pursue continuous professional growth to stay abreast of the field
• Promote an understanding and appreciation of diverse populations and cultures
• Monitor and advise students and their parents as to progress toward graduation
• Prepare students for the transition to high school
• Conduct structured goal-oriented counseling sessions in systematic response to identified needs of groups of children
• Interpret tests, student data, and other assessment results appropriately in the counseling environment
• Provide information and skills to parents, school staff, administration and the community to assist them in helping students in academic, career and social development
• Assist parents in addressing school related problems and issues
• Promote the liaison and coordination of school activities and resources and communicate between and among home, school, community agencies and business and industry
• Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Adhere to the ethical standards of state and national school counselor associations
• Adhere to preferred practices prescribed by state and national school counselor associations
• Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to school counseling
• Demonstrate personal growth and professional development
• Ability to cooperate with staff, parents/guardians, administration and community resource people
• Demonstrate effective communication skills
• Ability to develop rapport with students and parents
• Ability to analyze or offer problem-solving techniques
• Ability and skill to empathize and understand students' concerns
• Patience

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Hold a master's degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university
• Combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, will determine salary

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as needed

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization ( more info )
• Maine DOE Certificate with 075 Endorsement (School Counselor) ( more info )

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

• Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Assignment: Permanent
• Reports to: School Principal
• Contract: Part of PEA union ( see 2025-2028 CBA here )
• Salary: Based on education and experience, as outlined in CBA
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here

ABOUT MOORE

Lyman Moore Middle School is one of three middle schools serving the diverse and amazing student population in Portland. At Moore we believe that each individual brings skills, talents, and gifts to our community. When we learn to put these skills, talents, and gifts together we are able to accomplish more as a community. So, you are Moore, and we are MOORE TOGETHER.

Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Contact Information

• Barbara Stoddard , HR Director
• 353 Cumberland Ave
• Portland, Maine 04101
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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