School Counselor - Belmont Elementary

Job Description

Belmont Elementary School is seeking an NH DOE Certified/Certifiable School Counselor to provide education, career, and social guidance and counseling to students.

• Direct services to students including registration/orientation, academic advising, special and exceptional student placement and follow‑up services.
• Assist students in understanding their personal assets, liabilities, and opportunities.
• Aid in developing worthwhile personal objectives and a plan to achieve goals.
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and community members to maintain a learning environment.
• Assist teachers with gathering information for classroom planning and management.
• Coordinate school and community resources on behalf of all students.
• Provide small group and individual counseling as appropriate for students’ personal/developmental needs.
• Develop, conduct, and coordinate organized guidance and counseling activities.
• Assist in identifying students with special needs.
• Provide crisis interventions, information, and referral.
• Assist students in transitioning between grade levels.
• Assist with classroom and/or behavioral management planning upon request.
• Supervise student records and protect confidentiality.
• Serve as a resource person for parents and staff.
• Provide an appropriate counseling referral system for students, parents, and staff.
• Plan and provide group activities designed to be developmental and preventive.
• Attend and participate in meetings and consultations.
• Oversee 504 Plan creation, implementation, and renewal/modification.
• Coordinate and oversee report card grading.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

The contract will be for 184 days, which includes 178 school days and 8 workshop days. The position qualifies for a generous benefit package including district contribution toward health insurance plus fully paid dental, life, and long‑term disability insurance, as well as sick and personal time.

Job : 5776178

Job Type: Full‑time

Job Categories: Student Services >
School/Guidance Counselor

Location: Belmont, New Hampshire

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field (required).
• NH DOE Certification/Statement of Eligibility.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
• Good communication skills and experience building schedules.
• Experience working with students, staff, and administration in a variety of capacities.
• Successful completion of post‑offer, pre‑employment criminal background check.
• Attendance at a 2‑day new‑hire orientation immediately before school year start date required.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

• Ben Hill, Principal
• 26 Best St
• Belmont, New Hampshire 03220
• Phone:
• Email: bhill