Guidance Counselor

East Providence School Department Riverside Middle School
- East Providence, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

East Providence School Department Riverside Middle School
- East Providence, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

EAST PROVIDENCE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Guidance Counselor
Job Description

Class

Title:

Guidance Counselor
Department:
Middle School
Classification:
Teacher - 184 days - plus an additional four (4) days. (2 before school
starts and 2 after school ends).
Immediate Supervisor:
Principal and/or Designee

Under the direction of the building Principal and Guidance Coordinator the Guidance Counselor plans and provides for appropriate services for students. Provide an atmosphere and environment conductive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of all students. Monitor and evaluate student outcomes. Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and community. Develop, select and modify guidance lessons and materials to meet the needs of all students.

Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

• 1. Provide services to students in the areas of academic, personal/social and career development.
• 2. Conduct classroom guidance activities.
• 3. Expose students to career exploration and interest inventories.
• 4. Review school data frequently to ensure that the school counseling program is meeting the academic, career and personal/social development of all students.
• 5. Prepare reports, records, lists and all other required information and data.
• 6. Encourage teacher/parent communication and community involvement.
• 7. Assist students in conflict resolution.
• 8. Manage crisis and report information to Social Worker, Psychologist and administration.
• 9. Assist in the identification of students with special needs.
• 10. Refer students to intervention/remediation programs to ensure academic success and personal well-being.
• 11. Interpret student records.
• 12. Initiate student programs.
• 13. Refer students to appropriate school personnel and community agencies.
• 14. Participate in SST, 504 meetings, IEP meetings and TEAM.
• 15. Facilitate parent/teacher conferences.
• 16. Serve as resource for school personnel and parents.
• 17. Maintain a variety of files/records and departmental library of supplementary and reference materials.
• 18. Follow required procedures and practices.
• 19. Participate in professional development activities.
• 20. Lead attendance common planning time with staff.
• 21. Prepare information for summer school and notify parents.
• 22. Conduct individual student academic program planning.
• 23. Inform students of all post-secondary options.
• 24. Create master schedule along with administration.
• 25. Schedule all students into appropriate classes.
• 26. Serve as a member of teams including the attendance team.
• 27. Create groups to target specific student needs.
• 28. Organize outside of school experiences for students (ex: college visits)
• 29. Perform related work as required.

• Knowledge of administrative assistant practices and procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with complete security.
• Ability to proficiently operate office technology and equipment (i.e. computer systems, calculator, telephone system, fax, copier, etc.).
• Ability to learn and proficiently use various school-related systems and database.
• Ability to proficiently use computer programs such as, but not limited to, Word, and Excel.
• Working knowledge of district and school rules, regulations and policies applicable to area of assignment.
• Ability to work effectively with district personnel, administrators, and vendors.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to handle difficult in-person situations and telephone inquiries which require courtesy, tact, and professionalism.
• Ability to understand school scheduling.