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Elementary School Counselor(s)

JobID: 30680

Position Type:
  Student Support Services/School Counselor


Date Posted:
  3/20/2025


Location:
  Milford Elementary Schools


Date Available:
  August 2025


Closing Date:
  03/31/25 or until filled


District:
  Milford School District
  Position:                     Elementary School Counselor
Location:                    Mispillion Elementary, Ross Elementary and Milford Middle School
Reports To:                Principal
Starting Date:            August 2025
 
Qualifications: 
• Hold or be eligible for a valid Delaware Elementary School Counselor standard certificate in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1522. 
• Knowledge and/or experience working with families to access support from state and local agencies.
Performance Responsibilities:
• Support the implementation of the MTSS program by managing student data to provide during student improvement team meetings. 
• Work directly with students and families in crisis to support them in finding immediate assistance. 
• Collaborate with the school counselor and Family Interventionist to support students and families.
• Follow up on services and/or conduct home visits to meet individually with students and families to ensure that supports are in place.
• Conduct classroom lessons in rotation of related arts classes.
• Participate in weekly Student Improvement Team meetings to ensure that all services are provided for students who need support.
• Work to discover and develop special abilities of students and work to resolve any student's educational disabilities.
• Support after-school meetings with families and the organization of academic celebrations. 
• Counsel with students on an individual or group basis in the solution of personal problems related to attendance, home and family relations, health and emotional adjustment.
• Work with students to achieve academic success by means of individual or group conferences concerning attendance, study skills, progress reports, grades, promotion, appropriate placement and high school graduation credits.
• Work closely with special programs established by Board policy such as attendance committee, special education and Individualized Education Program (IEP) conferences.
• Conference with parents whenever necessary.
• Provide in-service training in counseling for teachers.
• Maintain student records and protect their confidentiality.
• Serve as a liaison and make referrals to agencies outside the school such as Department of Welfare, family court, family services, psychiatrists and other counseling agencies.
• Any other duties so assigned by the principal. 
Terms of Employment:
Salary and work year to be according to the current salary schedule and the Professional Agreement.  Ten-month (10) assignment.
 
Salary and Benefits: Salary range and benefits are commensurate with qualifications and experience in accordance with Board of Education Policy. 
 
Evaluation:  Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.
 
Application Process: 
Internal applicants must complete a shortened online application by clicking on “Employment” at the top of the website: www.milfordschooldistrict.org.   Internal applicants are encouraged to upload current letters of recommendation and resume.
 
External applicants must follow the application process. All qualified and interested persons are invited to complete the online application by clicking on “Employment” at the top of the website: www.milfordschooldistrict.org.  Only completed application packets will be considered. The following items must be included:
• Resume
• Copy of unofficial transcripts
• Three separate letters of recommendation
Application Deadline:  March 31, 2025 or until filled
 
For more information contact: Laura Manges, Director of Human Resources, 906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, DE 19963 Tel: 302-424-6393 or Email: lmanges@msd.k12.de.us
 
Employment with the Milford School District is contingent upon successful:
• Criminal Background Check
• Child Protection Registry Check
• Physician’s Health Certification
• TB Test (within last five years)
• Verification of Credentials and Past Employment
• Adherence to School District Policies
• Milford Board of Education Approval
Milford School District reserves the right to take disciplinary action up to and including termination upon discovering false or misleading statements and/or documents after an offer of employment has been accepted. The Human Resources staff will assist in completion of all required documentation.
 
Milford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.
 
If any person has a complaint alleging any action which is prohibited by this policy, they should contact the Title IX Coordinator or the District 504 and ADA Coordinator, 906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, Delaware 19963. Telephone (302) 422-1600.
 
 




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