Job Description
Job Description
JOB ANALYSIS
The High School Counselor is responsible for providing a comprehensive school counseling program that is preventative in design, developmental in implementation, and supports Londonderry students in the areas of academic achievement, career and college planning, and personal and social development. The Counselor also serves as a consultant to educators, families and community partners.
REPORTS TO
High School Principal
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(The following are illustrative of the responsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.)
The essential function is the responsibility for developing, implementing and managing a comprehensive school counseling program to serve the academic, social, and career development needs of students enrolled in Londonderry High School The primary purpose of the comprehensive school counseling program is the support of the instructional and academic goals of Londonderry High School.
KEY COMPETENCIES
QUALIFICATIONS
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Refer to the contract between the Londonderry School Board and the Londonderry Teacher's Union for additional information.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Professional Personnel and Union Agreement.
Welcome to ATX Learning
Schools:
Moose Hill: Preschool; Kindergarten
Matthew Thornton Elementary: Grades 1-5
North Elementary: Grades 1-5
South Elementary: Grades 1-5
Middle School: Grades 6-8
High School: Grades 9-12
School Board: The Londonderry School Board is composed of five members elected to three-year terms. Elections are held every year. The Board sets policy for the school district and hires the superintendent to serve as chief administrative officer. The superintendent directs the educational and business activities of the school district. The Board generally meets every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Londonderry High School Café located at 295 Mammoth Road. The public is encouraged to attend.
Chair: Bob Slater - Term 2024-2026
Vice Chair: Sara Loughlin - Term 2025-2027
Board Member: Amanda Butcher - Term 2025-2027
Board Member:Kevin Gray - Term 2025-2028
Board Member: Tim Porter - Term 2024-2026
[email protected]
Administration:
Superintendent of Schools: Daniel Black
Assistant Superintendent: Jason Parent
Pupil Services Coordinator: Kimberly Carpinone
Director of Buildings and Grounds: Joe Parzych
Business Administrator: Amity Small
Human Resources Director: Lisa Drabik
Food Service Director: Krystle Connell
Educational Level of Faculty: 76% master's degree or higher
Experience Level of Faculty: 57% have more than five years of teaching experience
District Vision Statement: The Londonderry School District will provide appropriate individualized academic, social, emotional, and physical learning opportunities to establish a dynamic foundation for quality educational and continued student growth.
District Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide students with the vision, skills, and knowledge necessary to maximize their individual potential. Central to this accomplishment is the collaboration among all shareholders and disciplines so that students can become contributing members of society and appreciate that learning is a life-long process.
Graduation Standards: The graduation standards represent what students should know and be able to do upon completion of twelfth grade. They were developed by the Curriculum Advisory Committee composed of faculty, administrators, and community members; and were adopted by the School Board in 1998.
Students will:
Special Programs: Southern New Hampshire University Master's Program, district web presence www.londonderry.org "Above and Beyond" Employee Recognition Program, Employee Newsletter, Energy Management and Conservation Program, Teacher Mentor Program, NH Registered Educator Apprenticeship Program.
Recent Awards and Recognitions:
2025 NH Elementary School of Excellence - South School, Dollars for Scholars (Darci Drylie), Exceptional Educator of the Year Award from NH Down Syndrome Association (Molly Kralich), NH Educator of the Year (Melissa Brayall), NHSTE Susan Janosz Supporting Tech-Using Educators Award (Melissa Brayall), NH Finalist of Presidential Awards for Excellence on Math & Science Teaching (Jessica Garvin)
25 Years of Service Awards: Serge Beaulieu, Sheila Bedard, Marcel Caron, Kim Carpinone, Jen Cutuli, Brent Demas, Diane Farnell, Bridget Gingrow, Kelly Halstead, Wendy LaBelle, Christine McGuire, Heather Noon, Linda Ogiba, Leona Panas, Mike Quimby, Amity Small, Jen Sweeney, Nancy Winter
Community Involvement: The district is strongly committed to community involvement, as it is the participation of residents that provides continued educational excellence. To ensure the opportunity to participate, the district has various committees on which citizens may consider serving by contacting the district office. Committees deal with such issues as facilities and space needs, curriculum, technology planning and the like. Committees are appointed by and report to the Londonderry School Board.
History: Londonderry, incorporated in 1722, has a proud tradition of support for education. In the modern era, prior to the construction of Central School (now Matthew Thornton) in 1949, youngsters in grades 1-8 were educated in one-room schoolhouses located throughout the community. The school district was part of SAU#10, which included Derry, and several other neighboring towns. High school students were educated primarily at Pinkerton Academy through a tuition agreement. North School opened in 1969. Later in 1972, Londonderry Junior High opened; housing grades 5-8 while grades 1-4 were educated at Matthew Thornton and North. That same year, Londonderry successfully petitioned to become its own school administrative unit. In 1978, as the result of a vote by the citizens to end their tuition agreements and embark on a building program, Londonderry High School opened. In the ensuing years, grade level configurations were adjusted, and the community constructed South School (1978), Londonderry Middle School (1982) and Moose Hill School (2001). Throughout this time numerous upgrades, additions and renovations have taken place in all school facilities. District administrative offices were housed in leased facilities from 1972-1985 at which time a building was constructed adjacent to theTown Municipal Complex on Mammoth Road. In July of 2018, the District administrative offices relocated to a leased facility on Kitty Hawk Landing.
JOB ANALYSIS
The High School Counselor is responsible for providing a comprehensive school counseling program that is preventative in design, developmental in implementation, and supports Londonderry students in the areas of academic achievement, career and college planning, and personal and social development. The Counselor also serves as a consultant to educators, families and community partners.
REPORTS TO
High School Principal
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(The following are illustrative of the responsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.)
The essential function is the responsibility for developing, implementing and managing a comprehensive school counseling program to serve the academic, social, and career development needs of students enrolled in Londonderry High School The primary purpose of the comprehensive school counseling program is the support of the instructional and academic goals of Londonderry High School.
- Uses data to develop and inform the development of the school counseling program and evaluates the program's impact on the school's instructional goals.
- Coordinates comprehensive school counseling program at the high school level.
- Supports the transition of student records and data between school years related to the secondary school counseling program, i.e. ensuring proper and accurate student schedules, supporting the registration process and using data to support student planning.
- Collaborates on the development and management of comprehensive school counseling program with the school administrator or instructional leader.
- Communicates and shares the goals of the comprehensive school counseling program to education stakeholders including students, families and community partners.
- Utilizes responsive counseling, initiating individual and group sessions for students' academic, social and personal concerns.
- Consults with families and educators to assess student needs and interests and to
- Plans and coordinates and provides classroom guidance sessions to meet the identified guidance and counseling competencies in the areas of academic achievement, career and educational development, and personal and social development to assist student in developing decision-making skills and identifying life goals.
- Assist students in navigating their academic, workplace and community experiences, using individual student planning which includes individual graduation portfolios, student interviews and other planning tools.
- Assesses student needs and makes referrals to appropriate school resource personnel, social agencies, community agencies and alternative programs.
- Uses all available data, including academic grades, discipline referrals and attendance data to identify students in need and to deliver services
- Interprets tests, student data and other assessment results appropriately in the counseling environment for the purpose of developing and implementing academic plans for individual students.
- Knowledge of lockdown procedures, fire drills, emergency backpacks to insure a safe school environment.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Excellent organizational, planning and human relations skills.
- Good knowledge of guidance counseling, career education methods, materials, procedures, and practices.
- Good knowledge of child/adolescent growth and development.
- Ability to apply knowledge of contemporary guidance and counseling practices to the needs of assigned students.
- Ability to develop cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and instructional staff.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and confidentiality.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified or certifiable by the NH Department of Education
- Master's degree in Counseling
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Refer to the contract between the Londonderry School Board and the Londonderry Teacher's Union for additional information.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Professional Personnel and Union Agreement.
Welcome to ATX Learning
Schools:
Moose Hill: Preschool; Kindergarten
Matthew Thornton Elementary: Grades 1-5
North Elementary: Grades 1-5
South Elementary: Grades 1-5
Middle School: Grades 6-8
High School: Grades 9-12
School Board: The Londonderry School Board is composed of five members elected to three-year terms. Elections are held every year. The Board sets policy for the school district and hires the superintendent to serve as chief administrative officer. The superintendent directs the educational and business activities of the school district. The Board generally meets every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Londonderry High School Café located at 295 Mammoth Road. The public is encouraged to attend.
Chair: Bob Slater - Term 2024-2026
Vice Chair: Sara Loughlin - Term 2025-2027
Board Member: Amanda Butcher - Term 2025-2027
Board Member:Kevin Gray - Term 2025-2028
Board Member: Tim Porter - Term 2024-2026
[email protected]
Administration:
Superintendent of Schools: Daniel Black
Assistant Superintendent: Jason Parent
Pupil Services Coordinator: Kimberly Carpinone
Director of Buildings and Grounds: Joe Parzych
Business Administrator: Amity Small
Human Resources Director: Lisa Drabik
Food Service Director: Krystle Connell
Educational Level of Faculty: 76% master's degree or higher
Experience Level of Faculty: 57% have more than five years of teaching experience
District Vision Statement: The Londonderry School District will provide appropriate individualized academic, social, emotional, and physical learning opportunities to establish a dynamic foundation for quality educational and continued student growth.
District Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide students with the vision, skills, and knowledge necessary to maximize their individual potential. Central to this accomplishment is the collaboration among all shareholders and disciplines so that students can become contributing members of society and appreciate that learning is a life-long process.
Graduation Standards: The graduation standards represent what students should know and be able to do upon completion of twelfth grade. They were developed by the Curriculum Advisory Committee composed of faculty, administrators, and community members; and were adopted by the School Board in 1998.
Students will:
- Use the English Language with competence and confidence.
- Understand, explain, and apply mathematical concepts and disciplines and recognize the connections to other curriculum areas, the workplace, and everyday settings.
- Understand, explain, and apply scientific concepts and disciplines and use scientific processes of inquiry to make decisions and to explore solutions to ever changing problems.
- Understand the principles and apply their knowledge of history, civics and government, economics, and geography.
- Be effective and ethical users of ideas, information, and related computer technologies across disciplines.
- Communicate in at least one of the four Arts disciplines (dance, music, theater, and visual arts) and explain various types of arts knowledge and skills.
- Converse in a second language.
- Develop a safe and healthy lifestyle.
Special Programs: Southern New Hampshire University Master's Program, district web presence www.londonderry.org "Above and Beyond" Employee Recognition Program, Employee Newsletter, Energy Management and Conservation Program, Teacher Mentor Program, NH Registered Educator Apprenticeship Program.
Recent Awards and Recognitions:
2025 NH Elementary School of Excellence - South School, Dollars for Scholars (Darci Drylie), Exceptional Educator of the Year Award from NH Down Syndrome Association (Molly Kralich), NH Educator of the Year (Melissa Brayall), NHSTE Susan Janosz Supporting Tech-Using Educators Award (Melissa Brayall), NH Finalist of Presidential Awards for Excellence on Math & Science Teaching (Jessica Garvin)
25 Years of Service Awards: Serge Beaulieu, Sheila Bedard, Marcel Caron, Kim Carpinone, Jen Cutuli, Brent Demas, Diane Farnell, Bridget Gingrow, Kelly Halstead, Wendy LaBelle, Christine McGuire, Heather Noon, Linda Ogiba, Leona Panas, Mike Quimby, Amity Small, Jen Sweeney, Nancy Winter
Community Involvement: The district is strongly committed to community involvement, as it is the participation of residents that provides continued educational excellence. To ensure the opportunity to participate, the district has various committees on which citizens may consider serving by contacting the district office. Committees deal with such issues as facilities and space needs, curriculum, technology planning and the like. Committees are appointed by and report to the Londonderry School Board.
History: Londonderry, incorporated in 1722, has a proud tradition of support for education. In the modern era, prior to the construction of Central School (now Matthew Thornton) in 1949, youngsters in grades 1-8 were educated in one-room schoolhouses located throughout the community. The school district was part of SAU#10, which included Derry, and several other neighboring towns. High school students were educated primarily at Pinkerton Academy through a tuition agreement. North School opened in 1969. Later in 1972, Londonderry Junior High opened; housing grades 5-8 while grades 1-4 were educated at Matthew Thornton and North. That same year, Londonderry successfully petitioned to become its own school administrative unit. In 1978, as the result of a vote by the citizens to end their tuition agreements and embark on a building program, Londonderry High School opened. In the ensuing years, grade level configurations were adjusted, and the community constructed South School (1978), Londonderry Middle School (1982) and Moose Hill School (2001). Throughout this time numerous upgrades, additions and renovations have taken place in all school facilities. District administrative offices were housed in leased facilities from 1972-1985 at which time a building was constructed adjacent to theTown Municipal Complex on Mammoth Road. In July of 2018, the District administrative offices relocated to a leased facility on Kitty Hawk Landing.
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