Guidance Counselor- 1 year

DEARBORN ACADEMYGUIDANCE COUNSELOR (1 year position)Start Date: Augmonth 1 year positionDearborn Academy one of New Englands leading 766 approved therapeutic day schools is seeking a year long Guidance Counselor. Dearborn enrolls 55 students in grades 312 who have specific learning disabilities and/or mild to moderate emotional challenges. Our rich academic program which includes vocational and career training diversified student supports and explicit instruction combined with our strong clinical component allows students who have been unsuccessful in previous school settings to achieve substantial Guidance Counselor works with students families and staff to develop goals and transitional plans that support students to learn the necessary skills to become engaged members of their community and when indicated return to lesser restrictive academic successful candidate for this challenging and rewarding position will have the following qualities and credentials: Demonstrated compassion and kindness towards students families and staff A sense of humor Belief that students who demonstrate unexpected behaviors have gaps in their skills Proven ability to form relationships with families state agency representatives and public school district liaisons in order to create integrated student support teams Belief that suspension is a last resort and interest or experience with restorative justice practices Strong and effective collaborative skills including written and oral communication and meeting facilitation Experience using data to help inform and shape teaching and inform transition planning Willingness to bring enthusiasm and energy to the school community to help sustain and grow a positive school cultureResponsibilities include: Work collaboratively with a caseload of students and their IEP teams to create post secondary transition plans that advance their skills towards college and career readiness Foster relationships with local businesses and workforce programs to create opportunities for job shadowing internships and paid employment Collaborate closely with clinicians to assist students in developing transitional skills Support classroom and milieu staff in utilizing and practicing transitional skills in the community Promote and foster the student in developing their independence confidence and selfadvocacy skills in the community Support in creating curriculum and teaching classes related to transitional services Write progress reports and IEP goals Attend weekly faculty meetings IEPs and other transition planning meetings Other responsibilities as outlined by the Principal and Head of Dearborn Academy Guidance Counselor works 10 months. Start Date: Aug 22 2025Qualifications:Bachelors Degree requiredMasters Degree in School Counseling Counseling Psychology or a related field preferredTransition Specialist Endorsement preferredExperience in a school environment preferredExcellent relational skills with students parents and providersDearborn provides a supportive team environment with a competitive wage/benefit program. If interested please apply by providing a cover letter resume and three references to:Alison MehanAssociate Director of Curriculum and Opportunity EmployerDearborn Academy and its parent organization Schools for Children adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination which extends to students families staff and individuals with whom it does business. No person shall be discriminated against nor denied equal rights and opportunities on account of race color age sex gender identity religion national origin ancestry sexual orientation physical or mental disability pregnancy or pregnancyrelated condition marital status military status or Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in our workplace.