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Education in the Unorganized Territories
-Anticipated Vacancy-
Opening Date: July 08, 2026
Closing Date: July 22, 2026
Grade: 02 / Professional/Technical
Job Class Code: 3142
Salary: $28.16 - $42.14/Hourly
Position Number: 014286177
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Connor Consolidated School
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
PURPOSE:
School counselors are members of the education leadership team and serve a vital role in maximizing student success.Through advocacy and collaboration, the school counselor promotes equity and access to opportunities and educational experiences that develop strategies for academic achievement, managing emotions and developing interpersonal skills, and making plans for career and college.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- School counseling theory and practice, including comprehensive school counseling programs.
- Social-emotional learning (SEL) frameworks and evidence-based interventions.
- Individual and group counseling techniques appropriate for young children.
- Trauma-informed practices and the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
- Mental health awareness, including recognizing warning signs of anxiety, depression, grief, abuse, and behavioral disorders.
- Crisis prevention and response, including suicide risk assessment protocols, threat assessment procedures, and post-crisis support.
- Educational systems, curriculum, instructional practices, and academic interventions.
- Special education laws and processes, including Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and student support teams.
- Federal and state education laws, including student confidentiality (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)) and mandatory reporting requirements.
- Multicultural counseling and culturally responsive practices.
- College and career awareness appropriate for elementary students.
- Data-informed decision making and program evaluation.
- Demonstrated skill in providing individual, group, and classroom counseling; assessing student needs; crisis intervention; conflict resolution; consultation and collaboration with students, families, staff, and community agencies;
- Effective verbal and written communication; program planning and organization; data analysis; and maintaining confidential records.
- Ability to build positive relationships with young children, promote equitable student outcomes, respond effectively in crisis situations, advocate for students, exercise sound professional judgment, manage multiple priorities, and lead a comprehensive school counseling program that supports students' academic, social-emotional, and career development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Masters Degree, and meet the Maine Department of Education’s requirements for obtaining a School Counselor certification or conditional certificate.
A highly qualified elementary school counselor demonstrates:
- Knowledge of child development, counseling theories, educational systems, and relevant laws;
- Skill in counseling, collaboration, communication, assessment, and data analysis;
- Ability to foster positive student development, support academic achievement, respond effectively to crises, and build partnerships with families, educators, and community agencies while implementing a comprehensive school counseling program.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume.
In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact recruiting.ggsc@maine.gov
The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
- Work-Life Balance– Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave,and3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums($11,857.68-$13,950.24annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
- Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
- Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit theFederal Student Aid office.
- Living Resources Program– Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
- Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receiveforty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
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