Teacher, School Counselor

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

School Counselor at Connor Consolidated School promoting student success through advocacy and collaboration. Supporting students' academic, social-emotional, and career development while fostering equitable student outcomes.

Posted 7/11/2026part-timeConnor • Maine • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $44 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in counseling, child development, and educational systems while fostering positive student development and academic achievement. Proficient in collaboration, communication, and crisis response within a comprehensive school counseling program.

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Masters DegreeSchool Counselor CertificationCounseling SkillsData AnalysisCrisis Response

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Hard Skills

Child Development KnowledgeCounseling TheoriesEducational Systems KnowledgeAssessment SkillsCollaboration Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAdvocacy

Certifications & Qualifications

Maine School Counselor Certification

Industry Keywords

Equity and AccessComprehensive School Counseling ProgramPositive Student DevelopmentAcademic AchievementPartnerships with Families

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Masters Degree, and meet the Maine Department of Education’s requirements for obtaining a School Counselor certification or conditional certificate.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
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.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.