Adjustment Counselor - Farley Elementary School

Hudson Public Schools•Hudson, MA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Farley Elementary School is seeking a School Adjustment Counselor to support the SEA (Social Emotional Academic) Program inclusive of supports in general education classrooms. The emphasis is providing students with a level of services that needs the needs of the students. The adjustment counselor investigates processes of learning and teaching and develops psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems to foster intellectual, social, and emotional development of individuals. Analyzes characteristics and adjustment needs of students and recommends educational program to promote maximum adjustment.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in social work, or related degree
Massachusetts DESE license as School Adjustment counselor
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations
Ability to use reasoning ability to evaluate information and determine/recommend an appropriate course of action.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in the educational field
Ability to use professional literature, evidence-based research, and continuing education content to make practice decisions.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups including staff, parents and the general public
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district level administrators, principals, staff and community members
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and DESE policies
Understand confidentiality requirements regarding student records
Ability/willingness to plan, coordinate, conduct and participate in ongoing professional and staff development
Ability to operate a computer and related software including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite
Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an educational setting as a School Adjustment Counselor.
State Licensed Social Workers preferrence
Experience delivering services under the MA Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs (ASCA model) preferred

Responsibilities

Acts as liaison between family and school.
Delivers other counseling activities and programs to support the school community.
Provide strategies for academic and personal/social success; identify and assist students experiencing academic and personal/social difficulties; either individually or in small groups as determined appropriate by the multi-disciplinary team.
Provides services by facilitating small groups and counseling individuals with specific needs
Conducts structured, goal-oriented counseling sessions to meet the identified short-term need of individuals and groups of students.
Delivers prevention, intervention, and crisis management services for students.
Consults and collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents/guardians in understanding and meeting the developmental needs of students.
Participates in consultations with administrators, teachers, parents and others to enhance their work with students.
Conducts or provide opportunities for parent education programs.
Recommends corrective and supportive procedures to teachers, parents, or others.
Assist families in addressing school-related problems and issues.
Assists in locating emergency services for students and families in psychological crisis.
Refers students with critical needs, in consultation with their parents/guardians, to appropriate community resources
Consults and coordinate with in-district professionals such as school psychologists, nurses and administrators; and community-based resources such as outside counselors, service agencies, and physicians.
Cooperates and collaborate with other professionals in enhancing the education of students
Uses program evaluation tools, analyze data and modify the program components as needed to improve student success
May provide short term, diagnostically oriented interventions with students and/or families.
Performs any other duties, etc. as assigned by the Director of Student Services or the Building Principal.