Elementary School Counselor

Addison Northwest School District seeks a 1.0 FTE certified elementary school guidance counselor at the Ferrisburgh Central School. Our school counseling services are designed to support and improve learning outcomes for all students while supporting their social and emotional growth. The school counselor works collaboratively with teachers, families, and students to ensure that all students are successful at school. Our social emotional team approach is collaborative and dynamic.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement effective classroom guidance focusing on understanding of self and others; coping strategies; peer relationships and effective social skills; communication, problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution, and study skills; and multicultural awareness.
• Provide individual and small group counseling dealing with self-image and self-esteem, personal adjustment, family issues, interpersonal concerns, academic development, and behavior modification, as well as peer facilitation and peer mediation.
• Work with specialized populations and needs that require special attention, such as culturally diverse populations and students with varying abilities.
• Develops strong relationships with students, staff, families, and community.
• Effective communicator who collaborates with a wide range of school and community-based groups.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories: Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree Preferred: Master’s degree with a concentration in guidance or its equivalent
License: Vermont Professional Educator’s License with School Counselor endorsement (3-64)

FTE:1.0
Start Date: August 20, 2025
Contact: Beth Bearor, FCS Interim Principal - bbearor@anwsd.org
Deadline: Open until filled

Only applications submitted through www.schoolspring.com will be considered. Submit complete applications including a letter of interest, current resume, transcripts, evidence of licensure, and three (3) current letters of recommendation.
At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information
Beth Bearor, Principal
56 Little Chicago Road
Ferrisburgh, Vermont 05456
Phone: 802-877-3463
Fax: 802-877-6377
Email: bbearor@anwsd.org

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