Position is at at Emerson, Troy and Gilsum

Purpose: To work with students who have disabilities and special needs, focusing on their academic, social, and emotional development. They collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to create individualized support plans, advocate for students' rights, and provide counseling services. The special education/504 counselor works with students in elementary, middle, or high school, ensuring they receive the support they need to thrive.

Supervisor: Director of Counseling

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience with counseling
Experience with students with disabilities is preferred
Eligible for NH certification or OPLC license as a Social Worker or School Counselor
Master's Degree or higher

Skills:

Excellent oral and written communication
Proficient with technology, including relevant software applications
Preparing and maintaining accurate records

Knowledge:

Develop and implement IEP goals, 504 plans, and write progress reports
Ability to provide individual and group counseling
Communicate and collaborate effectively - be a team player
Advocate for students' rights and needs within the school and community
Assist with planning for post-secondary education, vocational training, and independent living
Assist in developing behavior intervention plans and provide support for students with challenging behaviors
Collect data to monitor student needs
Encourage and support family involvement in their child's education

Abilities:

Adapting to changing work priorities
Communicating with diverse groups and individuals
Collaborating and working as part of a team
Managing multiple projects simultaneously

Essential Functions:

Counselors assist in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans, which outline a student's learning goals and the support services required to achieve them.
They provide individual and group counseling to address students' emotional, social, and behavioral needs.
Counselors work closely with teachers, parents, and other professionals to coordinate support services and ensure effective communication among all parties involved.
They advocate for students' rights and needs within the school and community.
For older students, counselors may provide guidance on planning for post-secondary education, vocational training, and independent living.
They may assist in developing behavior intervention plans and provide support for students with challenging behaviors.
Counselors may collect data on student progress and participate in assessments to monitor student needs.
They encourage and support family involvement in their child's education.

Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

Working Environment:

The usual methods of performing the job of Special Education/504 Counselor may require the following physical demands:

Minimal amount(s) of: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling
Moderate amount(s) of: fine finger dexterity, repetitive motion(s), walking, bending/squatting
Significant amount(s) of: mental attention/focus, speaking, listening

Certification:

NHED License as a School Counselor or Social Worker, or NH OPLC License as a Social Worker

MRSD is an EOE