Aide Behavioral Counselor I

Seven Hills Foundation; Barre (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Enhanced Retirement Plan

Student Loan Assistance

Discounted Tuition

Tuition Assistance

Home Mortgage Initiative

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Personal Time

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation's Stetson School is seeking an Aide / Behavioral Counselor I to provide direct behavioral and educational support to students with complex emotional and behavioral needs. You will work alongside teachers, clinical staff, and education leadership to create a safe, structured learning environment.

The role focuses on teaching social skills, reinforcing positive behaviors, monitoring progress, crisis management, and helping students develop strategies for managing emotions

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with complex emotional/behavioral needs.
• Patience and resilience in a classroom setting.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing behavioral support, supervision, and crisis management for students.
• Implement and monitor individualized behavioral and classroom plans.
• Support teachers in creating a positive, structured learning environment.
• Teach and reinforce social skills, problem solving, and anger management.
• Document student behaviors and interventions in a timely manner.
• Lead recreational activities and participate in student programming.
• Support daily routines and maintaining a safe living environment.
• Attend required trainings and team meetings.

Skills

Behavioral support

Crisis management

Supervision

Social skills coaching

Job description

Aide / Behavioral Counselor I

Pay: $23.00-$24.92/hour

Sign-on Bonus: $4,000 (50% paid at 6 months and 50% paid at 12 months)

Schedule: 7:15 AM-3:15PM Monday through Friday

Make a Difference Every Day

Stetson School is seeking an Aide / Behavioral Counselor I to provide direct behavioral and educational support to students with complex emotional and behavioral needs.

Working alongside teachers, clinical staff, and education leadership, you’ll help create a safe, supportive classroom environment while teaching social skills, reinforcing positive behaviors, and helping students develop strategies for managing emotions and navigating daily challenges.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, resilient, relationship-focused, and passionate about helping young people succeed.

Benefits For Full-time Employees

• Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure.
• Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
• Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
• Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
• Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!

Work-Life Balance

• Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!
• Vacation Cash-Out Option
• 3 Paid Personal Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Accrued Paid Sick Time

Benefits For Part-time Employees

• Accrued Paid Sick Time
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match (Minimum of 20 worked hours per week)
• Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation and free debt counseling!
• Personal PTO - (Minimum 20 hour regular part-time schedule - does not apply to per diem)

What You’ll Do

• Provide ongoing behavioral support, supervision, and crisis management for students.
• Help implement and monitor individualized behavioral and classroom management plans.
• Support teachers in creating a positive, structured, and nurturing learning environment.
• Teach and reinforce social skills, problem-solving, anger management, and positive behaviors.
• Provide instructional and tutorial support to students under the direction of the teacher.
• Maintain constant visual and auditory supervision of students and support safe transitions throughout the day.
• Respond appropriately to behavioral incidents using approved, least-restrictive intervention techniques.
• Document student behaviors, incidents, interventions, and other required information accurately and timely.
• Lead and participate in recreational activities, house meetings, and other student programming.
• Support daily routines, personal care, housekeeping, and maintaining a safe living environment.
• Build positive relationships with students while consistently modeling dignity, respect, and appropriate behavior.
• Participate in required training, team meetings, case reviews, and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Seven Hills Foundation?

At Seve Hills Foundation, Stetson School, your work can have a lasting impact. You’ll help students build confidence, develop positive behaviors, strengthen social skills, and experience success in both the classroom and their daily lives.

If you’re ready for a hands-on role where patience, consistency, and compassion can change a young person’s day—and sometimes their future