School Counselor

School Guidance Counselor (PreK-2 School)

Biddeford Primary School is seeking a School Guidance Counselor (PreK-2 School) starting August 2026. Under the general supervision of the Building Principal, the role supports the social-emotional development, academic readiness, and well-being of young learners through individual and small-group counseling, classroom guidance lessons, and collaborative partnerships with families and staff.

Biddeford Primary School serves students PreK through Grade
2. Staff and students are expected to embrace challenges and strive to attain excellence while exemplifying Tiger PRIDE:
Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Engagement.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Supports students' social-emotional development through individual, small-group, and classroom-based counseling aligned with the developmental needs of early childhood learners.
• Delivers structured classroom guidance lessons and develops resource materials addressing topics such as self-regulation, empathy, conflict resolution, friendship skills, decision-making, and school readiness.
• Facilitates smooth transitions for students between grade levels and schools.
• Assists with the registration and orientation of students who are new to the school, helping families understand school procedures, expectations, and available support services.
• Collaborates with teachers, administrators, and support staff to identify and address the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students.
• Develops and Case Manages 504 plans and participates in IEP Team meetings and serves as a liaison between special services staff, classroom teachers, administrators, and families.
• Partners with families through regular communication to share resources, provide guidance on child development, and support the home-school connection.
• Assists with the identification and referral of students who may benefit from additional support services, including special education evaluations, mental health services, or community resources.
• Participates in student support team (SST/MTSS) meetings to help develop and monitor individualized plans for students requiring additional academic or behavioral interventions.
• Works with building leadership to collect and apply student data to improve educational programming and inform decisions around scheduling and student placement.
• Provides professional development and consultation to staff on topics such as trauma-informed practices, social-emotional learning, and strategies for supporting diverse learners.
• Participates in monthly K12 school counselor meetings to support the consistent implementation of counseling programming across the district.
• Introduces age-appropriate awareness of careers, community roles, and personal development as foundational concepts in early childhood guidance programming.
• Adheres to truancy protocols and communicates regularly with parents and guardians regarding attendance and student well-being.
• Serves on building and district committees as designated by the building leader.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the building leader.

Certification/License:
Maine State Certification as a Guidance Counselor (#075). Criminal History Record Check (CHRC), which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education.

Education:

Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment. Masters Degree preferred.

Experience:

Successful prior school counseling experience for the appropriate grade levels is preferred but not required.

Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community:

Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches

Views of the Saco River to its west

Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area

Less than two hours north of Boston

Home to a growing population of diverse residents

Picturesque downtown Maine's youngest city with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown

Thriving economy

Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking

Equal Opportunity:
The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity. The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the strongest commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions.