Fryeburg Academy, a 700-student day and boarding high school in Western Maine and the Mount Washington Valley, seeks an innovative school counselor beginning in late August 2025. The school counselor is a professional educator focused on helping students achieve success at Fryeburg Academy and beyond–this includes students’ transition to the academy, support while enrolled at the academy, and post-secondary options and placement. The school counselor provides proactive, over-time guidance that engages all stakeholders in the constellation surrounding students. This individual works for 10 days preceding and a week following a school year, respectively, and is responsible for light email correspondence throughout the summer; s/he reports directly to the Director of School Counseling and regularly works with other school counselors, grade-level deans, school support team members, Dean of Faculty, and the Director of Studies.
Fryeburg Academy faculty are responsible for the school's boarding program and extracurricular offerings. The Academy seeks individuals who enjoy working with high school students in and out of the classroom and who wish to strengthen its community through commitment to various roles.
Duties/Essential Functions
Cultivates acquaintance and maintains regular contact with students on his/her/their caseload
Provides regular individualized support in the three spheres of academic advising, post-secondary/career planning, and social-emotional support for all students on one’s caseload
Administers a comprehensive gr. 9-12 counseling curriculum based on student needs–including advisory content
Assists with standardized testing (PSAT, SAT, AP, TOEFL, and ACT: others as appropriate)
Administers all aspects of post-secondary search and application/admission process—develops appropriate college/program lists, assists with applications, writes recommendations, collects, completes, and sends all supporting materials.
Advises student course selection and scheduling; develops 4-year academic plans with students.
Develops practical familiarity and connections with a wide variety of American colleges, universities, and other post-secondary training and study programs; stays abreast of the latest information regarding college admissions
Consult and communicate with appropriate school personnel regarding student concerns and participate on the school-wide Student Support Team.
Maintains professionalism: adheres to laws and ethical standards of school counseling
Provides students with social and emotional support as needed; provides responsive crisis intervention short-term counseling; and makes appropriate referrals to the school social worker and/or outside mental health service providers
Assumes additional responsibilities as directed by the Director of School Counseling, Head of School, or HoS designees
Κnowledge, Skills, Dispositions
Possesses a thorough knowledge of school counseling approaches and practices
Demonstrates an understanding of child (adolescent) development and behavior
Possesses engaging interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic
Is innovative, enthusiastic, energetic, and flexible
Is experienced with the needs of high school-age students and their families
Embraces diversity and differences in all individuals
Familiar with Learning Management Systems and web-based post-secondary, college, and career planning software such as SCOIR and/or Naviance
Effective organizational abilities and excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrates an ability to work in a variety of settings
Communicates and works collaboratively with school counseling colleagues and the educational community as a whole
Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth
Maintains membership with ASCA (American School Counselors Association) and MeSCA (Maine School Counselors Association)
Cultivates familiarity with relevant, timely issues in school counseling and student support through professional reading
Qualifying Education and Experience
A bachelor’s degree is required; preference given to candidates with MS Counseling with a concentration in school counseling, MEd in School Counseling or related field
Classroom teaching and private/boarding school experience preferred
All Fryeburg Academy employees are subject to the Maine Dept. of Education Criminal History Record Check.
Fryeburg Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit the following documents in PDF format: application, letter of interest, résumé, college transcripts, and three references. Fryeburg Academy’s application can be accessed by visiting the employment page of Fryeburg Academy’s website or requesting one from the Business Office. Application documents can be emailed to Erin Wentworth, Human Resources Manager (ewentworth@fryeburgacademy.org).
Fryeburg Academy is an independent secondary school that serves a widely diverse population of local day students and boarding students from across the nation and around the world. The Academy believes that a strong school community provides the best conditions for learning and growth. Therefore, we strive to create a supportive school environment that promotes respect, tolerance, and cooperation, and prepares students for responsible citizenship. Within this context, the Academy’s challenging and comprehensive academic program, enriched by a varied co-curriculum, provides the knowledge and skills necessary for success in higher education and the workplace.