DHH High School Counselor - ASL-Proficient & IEP Support

CAPS Collaborative; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPS Collaborative seeks a Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program School Counselor to serve at Newton North High School in Newton, MA. The counselor will help Deaf and hard of hearing students access the curriculum, strengthen social-emotional learning, and foster independence.

Required qualifications include MA educator licensure with eligibility, a Master’s in Counseling or related field, and 3 years supporting Deaf/Hard of Hearing students; strong ASL and English skills, plus excellent writing,

Qualifications

• MA Educator License in Special education, Guidance, Social Work, School Adjustment Counselor, or Rehab Counseling license with MA Educator Licensure eligibility.
• Master's Degree in Counseling or related field.
• 3 years' experience supporting deaf and hard of hearing students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
• Support access to academic curriculum and strengthen social-emotional learning.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, staff and outside agencies.

Skills

ASL/English fluency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

MA Counseling or related field

Massachusetts Educator License/MA Educator Licensure eligibility

Tools

Email

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Student information system

Job description

CAPS Collaborative seeks a Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program School Counselor to serve at Newton North High School in Newton, MA. The counselor will help Deaf and hard of hearing students access the curriculum, strengthen social-emotional learning, and foster independence.

Required qualifications include MA educator licensure with eligibility, a Master’s in Counseling or related field, and 3 years supporting Deaf/Hard of Hearing students; strong ASL and English skills, plus excellent writing,