SCHOOL COUNSELOR (LONG-TERM SUB)

Our Albert D. Lawton School is searching for a part-time (0.80 FTE) long-term substitute School Counselor to provide school counseling services to students enrolled in our 6-8 school beginning late February through the end of the 2018-19 school year. At ADL, guidance services are designed to increase and enhance learning and achievement for all students and to assist them in making educational and personal choices that hold promise for their personal fulfillment as responsible members of the community. The school counselors work collaboratively with teachers, parents and students to ensure that all students are successful at school.

The successful candidate will possess the knowledge, skills, linkages, and resources to collaborate with the school team to implement a successful classroom guidance curriculum, support students individually and in small groups, coordinate and advocate for indirect student services, and provide responsive services as needed. The ideal candidate must be a self-directed leader, who understands the social and emotional development of students at the middle school level and who can prioritize guidance services on a daily basis.

The person in this position also works with small groups of at risk students and collaboratively teaches on topics such as teen issues, adolescent development, bullying/harassment, and career planning.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
- Valid VT Educator license with a 3-64 endorsement
- Middle school counseling and experience working with at risk students preferred
- Demonstrated success in working with students in small groups
- Able to serve as an effective team member in supporting an integrated comprehensive support model for students
- Able to successfully create positive positive and supportive learning environment for students
- Ability to case manage 504 plans as needed
- Strong background in human development, developmental guidance, counseling, and transition to secondary school
- Excellent collaboration and consultation skills

Position pays $250/day. Selected candidate will also qualify for medical insurance (or cash-in-lieu of insurance) .

Applications only accepted electronically through www.schoolspring.com.

Position Type: Part-time
Positions Available: 1
Welcome to Albert D. Lawton Intermediate School!
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Job Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred

Master degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions Please answer the following questions relative to your candidacy for this position:
Application Questions This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. 1. Do you hold a valid VT Educator license in the applicable endorsement area of the posted position?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes (please indicate the endorsement code(s), license level(s), and expiration date(s))
- No (please explain your current licensing status)
2. If you do NOT currently hold a valid VT Educator license in the required endorsement, have you ever worked under a provisional license in the State of Vermont?
Yes/No
3. If you do NOT currently hold a valid VT Educator license in the required endorsement area, have you successfully completed the required Praxis I exam and Praxis II exam (if applicable) for licensure?
Yes/No
4. Are you under contract or do you have a letter of intent from another school district or supervisory union that would conflict with this posted position?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes
- No
Contact Information Jennifer Wood, Principal
104 Maple Street
Essex Jct, Vermont 05452
Phone: 802-857-7835
Fax: 802-879-8175
Email: jwood@ewsd.org