High School Counselor

Regional School Unit #3 has a vacancy for your consideration. Please find the details below.

Position: High School Counselor for 2026-2027 School Year
Location: Mount View High School, Thorndike, ME

About the School:
Mount View High School is a rural public school serving around 300 students in grades 912. As part of RSU #3, we are committed to fostering a student-centered learning environment focused on academic growth, personal development, and career readiness. Our counseling department plays a critical role in supporting the social-emotional well-being, academic success, and post-secondary planning for all students.

Position Summary:
Mount View High School is seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and dedicated School Counselor to join our student services team. The ideal candidate will collaborate with students, families, teachers, Waldo County Technical Center, and administrators to support student achievement, promote a positive school climate, and guide students through academic, social-emotional, and college/career development.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide individual and group counseling for students in academic, social/emotional, and college/career areas
• Develop and implement school-wide counseling programs aligned with the ASCA National Model
• Collaborate with administration, teachers, and families to address student needs
• Support 504 and IEP meetings
• Assist with student scheduling, transitions, and course planning
• Monitor student progress and help manage at-risk interventions
• Support college application processes, FAFSA completion, and scholarship opportunities
• Lead initiatives related to attendance, truancy prevention, and behavioral supports
• Utilize Infinite Campus and other platforms to track and report student data
• Dual enrollment and early college application experience
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in all aspects of student services

Qualifications:

• Valid Maine certification (075: School Counselor)
• Master's degree in School Counseling
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Experience with Infinite Campus preferred
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, restorative approaches, MTSS, PBIS, and RTI are preferred
• CHRC (criminal records history check) required or ability to obtain

Why Join Mount View High School?

• A supportive and collegial school community
• Opportunities for leadership in school-wide initiatives
• Professional development and mentorship available
• Scenic rural campus in central Maine with a tight-knit educational community
• CHRC (criminal records history check) required or ability to obtain

Regional School Unit #3 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.