Educational Counselor

McLean Hospital; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

McLean Hospital is seeking a School Counselor to offer academic, pragmatic, and social-emotional support to students. The role involves collaborating with teachers and clinicians, supervising student activities, and implementing curriculum to create a nurturing educational environment. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and demonstrate flexibility and a commitment to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with children and/or adolescents preferred (0-1 year).
• Exhibits positive behavior towards students, parents, and staff.
• Responsive to issues presented in supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing academic and social-emotional support to students.
• Support teachers in curriculum implementation.
• Supervise students in all school locations.

Skills

Flexibility

Collaborative mindset

Commitment to professional growth

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

Summary
The School Counselor provides ongoing academic, pragmatic, and social-emotional support to students with complex learning profiles throughout the school day as determined by the needs of the program. The School Counselor provides instructional support to students inside and outside the classroom and designs and implements activities/ classes. The School Counselor works collaboratively with academic and clinical team members, attends meetings, and prepares/maintains classrooms to support the development of students in a child-centered, therapeutic school setting.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
Support teachers in the implementation of curriculum.
-Support teachers, clinicians, and administration in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
-Provide academic support, accommodations, and modifications as needed.
-Engage and facilitate students' transitions between classes and throughout the building.
-Supervise and implement coverage activities during staff absences.
-Supervise students in all school locations as needed, including during arrival and dismissal.
-Provide ongoing social-emotional support to students in the classroom and milieu.
-With supervision, design and implement activities/ classes, if needed.
-Complete student-related documentation as necessary.
-Prepare and maintain the milieu and classrooms for use each day.
-Proctor testing sessions, providing IEP-mandated accommodations as required.
-Model appropriate social cues and body language and provide social pragmatic support as needed.

Education
Bachelor's Degree Education preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Experience with children and/or adolescents 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Flexibility, collaborative mindset, and willingness to learn.
- Work collaboratively with academic and clinical team members.
- Maintain a commitment to professional growth and competency.
- Exhibits positive behavior towards students, parents, and staff.
- Responsive to issues presented in supervision.

Federal Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunities Laws and Regulations
McLean Hospital and its affiliates, the Arlington School and Pathways Academy (collectively, McLean), do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or disability in admission or access to, treatment or employment at, or any other aspect of the educational programs and activities that McLean operates. McLean is required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Act), and their respective implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Parts 100, 104, 106 and 110, not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, or age in the educational programs and activities that McLean operates. Inquiries concerning the application of each of the aforementioned statutes and their implementing regulations to McLean may be referred to the U.S. Department of Educatiohttps://www.mcleanhospital.org/sites/default/files/shared/AS-2018-19-Handbook-Website-FINAL-2018-11-20.pdf
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 This title declares it to be the policy of the United States that discrimination on the ground of race, color, or national origin shall not occur in connection with programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance and authorizes and directs the appropriate federal departments and agencies to take action to carry out this policy.
The Equal Educational Opportunities Act prohibits specific discriminatory conduct, including segregating students on the basis of race, color or national origin, and discrimination
against faculty and staff Furthermore, the EEOA requires school districts to take action to overcome students' language barriers that impede equal participation in educational programs.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities by recipients of federal funds. Title IX has been applied to ensure
equal opportunities for female students in athletics and in cases of sexual harassment by school administrators, teachers and students.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%)
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.