School Counselor

The Role : Meadow Brook School seeks qualified candidates for a School Counselor position. Massachusetts Guidance Counselor or School Adjustment Counselor licensure is required. Responsibilities include :

• Create a welcoming and supportive environment that embraces diversity among individuals and ensures equitable opportunities for student learning and community membership

Consult and collaborate with collateral service providers in order to coordinate treatment planning and school based interventions

Identify and assist students at risk in their social emotional behavioral and academic adjustment to school

Provide individual and group counseling services to students

Support students with conflict resolution

Implement whole class Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and anti-bullying lessons which support students in developing self-management self-awareness responsible decision making relationship skills and social awareness

Create effective individualized behavior plans informed by thorough functional behavioral assessments

Attend crisis intervention and de-escalation training

Provide crisis intervention and support as needed

Serve as the liaison and facilitate supports for students returning to school from absences related to mental health or behavior including but not limited to hospitalization or out of district placement

Coordinate the 504 process and develop effective 504 plans

Contribute to the development of IEPs and provide direct services to students as outlined in IEPs

Coordinate the ACT (Assisting Children and Teachers) process and facilitate ACT meetings

Provide support and consultation to teachers regarding social emotional and behavioral needs of students

Assist with class placement

Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Organizational skills,Classroom Management,Behavioral Health,Classroom Experience,Mediation Experience,Special Education,Conflict Management,Teaching,Experience with Children,Public Speaking,Word Processing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1