Guidance Counselor - Elementary

North Smithfield School Department – North Smithfield Elementary School

Job Title: Guidance Counselor – Elementary

Location: North Smithfield, Rhode Island

Job : 5794352

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Student Services >
School/Guidance Counselor

Posted: Jun 22, 2026

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Reports to: Building Administrator(s)

Approved by: Superintendent of Schools (Developed/Revised: April 2018)

• Terms of Employment: Regular school year as stipulated for Guidance Counselors per NSTA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Salary and Conditions: Set by School Committee per contractual agreement.

Evaluation: Annually in accordance with provisions of the School Committee Policy on Evaluation.

• At least three years of successful teaching experience (preferred).
• A valid R.I. Certificate as a Guidance Counselor.
• A master’s degree, or its equivalent, representing intensive coursework in educational guidance, testing and measurement, counseling, guidance services administration, and psychology of learning.

• Plan, organize and deliver the school counseling curriculum.
• Implement individual planning interventions in collaboration with partners (e.g., teachers, parents, mentors).
• Provide responsive services in consultation with administrators, teachers, and student support services through referrals to external organizations/agencies.
• Monitor student progress on a regular basis.
• Manage and use time effectively.
• Collect and analyze school counseling data.
• Encourage and provide system support.
• Communicate regularly with the school council and other school advisory committees.
• Conduct a yearly program audit.
• Act as a student advocate, leader, collaborator, and systems change agent.

• 1. Assist students in improving academic self‑concept, acquiring skills for improving learning and achieving school success.
• 2. Assist students in acquiring self‑knowledge and interpersonal skills.
• 3. Assist students in making decisions, setting goals, and taking necessary action to achieve goals.
• 4. Address the developmental needs of students while supporting the school mission.
• 5. Foster a safe and supportive school climate by demonstrating and promoting positive interpersonal relationships with students, staff, parents/guardians, and community partners.
• 6. Promote accurate and appropriate interpretation of assessment data and relevant information to assist SIT, RtI, 504, and Evaluation teams.
• 7. Address students’ identified needs and concerns individually and/or in small‑group counseling.
• 8. Modify or develop social/emotional learning curriculum and interventions as needed.
• 9. Support teachers in the implementation of the social/emotional learning program (e.g., Open Circle).
• 10. Measure results and disseminate outcome information.
• 11. Obtain input from school administrators and staff in developing the counseling management system.
• 12. Inform SIT and other advisory committees of program features and services.
• 13. Determine the degree to which the school counseling program is being implemented.
• 14. Ensure support for all students achieving at the highest levels.
• 15. Maintain student records and protect their confidentiality.
• 16. Work with students on an individual basis in solving personal problems related to home, family relations, health, and emotional adjustment.
• 17. Implement state assessment programs (e.g., RICAS, NGSS, NAEP).
• 18. Confer with parents whenever necessary.
• 19. Provide in‑service training in guidance for teachers and student teachers.
• 20. Advise administrators and faculty on matters of student discipline.
• 20. Assist in the orientation of new faculty members.
• 21. Assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Building Administrator or Superintendent.

• Tracy Lafreniere, ES Assistant Principal
• 2214 Providence Pike, North Smithfield, Rhode Island 02896
• Phone:
• Email: tlafreniere