Position Title: School Counselor (pending FY24 budget approval)Location: Traip AcademyReports To: Traip Academy PrincipalPosition Start Date: Mid August, 2023Required Certification: Certification 075Application Deadline: April 26, 2023The Kittery School Department is seeking a talented, full-time secondary level school counselor to work with students, families, and staff at Traip Academy(Grades 9-12). School counselors work to maximize student success, promoting access and equity for all students. As vital members of the schools learning team, school counselors work closely with administrators to create a school culture of success for all.School Counselor Job Responsibilities: Advises and counsels students regarding academic, educational, and short-term social and emotional challenges.Remains universally accessible and makes an effort to know every student for whom they are responsible.Provides individual student planning and responsive services to support students and their families regarding academic matters.Provides school counseling to students through planned activities in small group or classroom settings to convey educational, social, and important school information, and offers workshops/seminars for families.Consults, facilitates, and maintains communication with families, teachers, administrators, and pertinent agents on specific student and parent/guardian academic and educational matters including academic modifications and/or accommodations.Provides feedback and recommends appropriate action and solutions to individual students academic and educational needs and abilities.Participates on a Student Support Team, identifies students who may need targeted or intensive services, and coordinates with behavioral health specialists.Assists students/families in understanding school policies and procedures.Provides counseling to address social and emotional concerns and appropriately refers students to behavioral health specialists.Communicates, coordinates, and collaborates with behavioral health specialists on developing and implementing student supports.Supports and attends appropriate student activities and events.The successful candidate must hold a Maine Department of Education certification (075). Knowledge of Infinite Campus and Naviance are a plus, and a deep understanding of proficiency-based learning is essential.

Position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is found.Click here for complete job description.Kittery Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kittery Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Kittery Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

You must be able to pass a background test through the State of Maine Education Department. Required Application Materials: Completed Applitrack ApplicationResumeCover LetterTranscripts (if applicable)Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application; Official transcripts will be required upon job offer.A copy of current certification (if applicable)3 current letters of referenceLetters of reference must be dated, signed, and written within the last 3 yearsInternal candidates may apply in writing to humanresources@kitteryschools.comInternal candidates email must include the following in one email: ResumeCover letterCurrent certification2 current letters of referenceLetters of reference must be dated, signed, and written within the last yearThe Kittery School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. The Kittery School District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.R.

W. Traip Academy is a co-educational public high school serving approximately 280 Kittery students in grades 9 12. Students graduate with a bona fide standards-based diploma representing rigorous academic and 21st century learning expectations grounded in communication, collaboration, and critical & creative thinking. The Traip Academy community recognizes that teaching students how to learn rather than what to learn is key to college, career, and citizenship success.

Expanded Learning Opportunities are a hallmark of the Traip Academy experience and include early college, online learning, internships, service-learning, and the Senior Capstone Project. In spite of its small size, Traip Academy offers a nice variety of courses in all academic domains. In addition, the school has growing Advanced Placement opportunities in partnership with the College Board. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges.


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