Admissions School Counselor 2026-2027 at Pinkerton Academy – Derry, New Hampshire
Pinkerton Academy
Derry, New Hampshire, 03038, United States
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Admissions School Counselor 2026-2027
Admissions School Counselor
Contract Period: Full-time, full-year, exempt position
Supervisor: Associate Dean of Academics - Director of School Counseling and Admissions & Enrollment Specialist
Qualifications: M.Ed. in School Counseling: NH Department of Education Licensure or eligible
Profile of a Pinkerton School Counselor/Admissions Counselor
A Pinkerton Admissions School Counselor's most important role is to strive to meet the developmental needs of all students by providing enrollment and transition support, counseling services that enable students to incorporate the skills, knowledge, values, and behaviors necessary to lead socially responsible, productive, and fulfilling lives. The Admissions School Counselor will offer support in the areas of academics, college and career advising, and social-emotional development, aligning with the ASCA National Model.
At Pinkerton, the Admissions School Counselor works with students and guardians to bring excitement and knowledge on Pinkerton Academy. The Admissions School Counselor designs personalized academic plans for optimal performance and preparation for students' post-secondary goals. For students who face potential barriers to learning, counselors employ strategies that empower students to overcome their challenges and gain valuable life skills. They possess knowledge of mental health care with the ability to assess, initiate interventions, and provide ongoing prevention services that encourage healthy lifestyles. They lead, advocate, and collaborate to promote equity and access for all students by connecting their school counseling program to the school's academic mission.
As a member of a department and the school community, a Pinkerton counselor must display a collaborative attitude. The growth and progress of a department and the Pinkerton community depend on the involvement and engagement of the faculty members in supporting the department and school goals. Counselors' contributions in the creation of a positive atmosphere in the school community reinforce learning as a lifelong activity. The modeling of Pinkerton's goals of courtesy, respect, and responsibility can be demonstrated through a counselor's relationships with students, staff, and guardians.
Pinkerton Academy asks all faculty members to exhibit the highest degree of professionalism in all situations, whether they are actively engaging with students, performing professional duties, or representing the Academy in another capacity. It is imperative that a counselor maintain their certification, meet their commitments as outlined by the Employee Handbook and individual contracts, and uphold all school policies. If a counselor finds themselves in disagreement with any school policy, they can voice that disagreement within the processes outlined in the Employee Handbook. Pinkerton Academy faculty are dedicated to showing respect for others, including their opinions and their roles on campus. All faculty need to demonstrate respect for others, integrity, sound judgment, and an ongoing commitment to their professional duties and growth, their students, and the Pinkerton community.
Essential Skills and Abilities of a Pinkerton School Counselor/Admissions Counselor
Counseling Services
Contract Period: Full-time, full-year, exempt position
Supervisor: Associate Dean of Academics - Director of School Counseling and Admissions & Enrollment Specialist
Qualifications: M.Ed. in School Counseling: NH Department of Education Licensure or eligible
Profile of a Pinkerton School Counselor/Admissions Counselor
A Pinkerton Admissions School Counselor's most important role is to strive to meet the developmental needs of all students by providing enrollment and transition support, counseling services that enable students to incorporate the skills, knowledge, values, and behaviors necessary to lead socially responsible, productive, and fulfilling lives. The Admissions School Counselor will offer support in the areas of academics, college and career advising, and social-emotional development, aligning with the ASCA National Model.
At Pinkerton, the Admissions School Counselor works with students and guardians to bring excitement and knowledge on Pinkerton Academy. The Admissions School Counselor designs personalized academic plans for optimal performance and preparation for students' post-secondary goals. For students who face potential barriers to learning, counselors employ strategies that empower students to overcome their challenges and gain valuable life skills. They possess knowledge of mental health care with the ability to assess, initiate interventions, and provide ongoing prevention services that encourage healthy lifestyles. They lead, advocate, and collaborate to promote equity and access for all students by connecting their school counseling program to the school's academic mission.
As a member of a department and the school community, a Pinkerton counselor must display a collaborative attitude. The growth and progress of a department and the Pinkerton community depend on the involvement and engagement of the faculty members in supporting the department and school goals. Counselors' contributions in the creation of a positive atmosphere in the school community reinforce learning as a lifelong activity. The modeling of Pinkerton's goals of courtesy, respect, and responsibility can be demonstrated through a counselor's relationships with students, staff, and guardians.
Pinkerton Academy asks all faculty members to exhibit the highest degree of professionalism in all situations, whether they are actively engaging with students, performing professional duties, or representing the Academy in another capacity. It is imperative that a counselor maintain their certification, meet their commitments as outlined by the Employee Handbook and individual contracts, and uphold all school policies. If a counselor finds themselves in disagreement with any school policy, they can voice that disagreement within the processes outlined in the Employee Handbook. Pinkerton Academy faculty are dedicated to showing respect for others, including their opinions and their roles on campus. All faculty need to demonstrate respect for others, integrity, sound judgment, and an ongoing commitment to their professional duties and growth, their students, and the Pinkerton community.
Essential Skills and Abilities of a Pinkerton School Counselor/Admissions Counselor
Counseling Services
- Maintains a caseload of tuition students and others, as needed and determined by the school counseling director
- Provides individual and group counseling that promotes a successful student experience
- Provides support to students with 504 Plans
- Facilitates referral meetings with a focus on non-traditional enrollments
- Understands how to use ASPEN, Naviance, and other school-based platforms to ensure student growth and progress throughout the secondary and post-secondary careers
- Utilizes appropriate and available resources (technology, professional growth opportunities, collaboration)
- Communicates proactively with students and all other stakeholders regarding student progress
- Collaborates with associate deans to identify academic supports and behavioral interventions for students who need additional services to make adequate progress
- Engages in commitments beyond counseling/case management (crisis rotation, classroom delivery, peer supervision, participation in prevention services like suicide prevention, substance use/misuse, and mental health awareness, counselor awareness month, etc.)
Admissions Services
- Facilitates the enrollment process for non-traditional students from initial contact through course selection, including reviewing transcripts and report cards to provide informed course placement recommendations
- Provides tours and information for potential students
- Assists in the planning and facilitation of admission events such as open houses, socials, middle school presentations, and info nights
- Meet with students and their families who are considering leaving to address concerns and explore options that may influence their decision to stay
- Collaborate with admissions to track student attrition and transfer reasons, providing insights to guide future recruitment and retention strategies
- Collaborates with faculty, administrators, and student services to support a smooth transition for incoming students
Department
- Exhibits enthusiasm, cooperation, and professionalism with respect to department responsibilities
- Engages and participates in department meetings and professional learning communities
- Displays professional growth in relation to individual, department, and school initiatives
- Collaborates and shares expertise or areas of professional growth with colleagues
- Communicates effectively and respectfully with department members
- Participates in
- Curriculum planning
- Tours and admission events
- Professional learning that keeps counselors current with trends and best practices
- College, military, and employment visits
- Departmental responsibilities
- Displays
- Professionalism
- Empathy
- Highest ethical standards
- Punctuality
- Reliability
- Understanding of diversity (socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodiversity)
School and Community
- Displays respect for all members of the school community
- Creates collaborative relationships beyond Pinkerton Academy (i.e., UR, CLM, College representatives, recruiters, employers, SEVIS, etc.)
- Attends school functions that are facilitated and supported by school counselors (i.e., College Fair, Granite Edvance events, etc.) and admissions (Fall/Spring Open Houses, Community Visits, etc.)
- Promotes progress of the school community by engaging in committees that enact change
- Engages in other school functions as a representative of the department and the school (i.e., course night, graduation, freshman field day, open house)
- Supports student involvement and engagement outside of the classroom
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