Elementary School Counselor: SEL & Student Success

Litwin Elementary School; Chicopee (MA); Sur place; USD 59 000 - 98 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Litwin Elementary School in Chicopee, MA is seeking an experienced School Counselor to deliver high-quality, comprehensive counseling services to Pre-K–12 students. The role uses a multi-tiered system of support to promote social, emotional, and mental well-being and to support academic success in collaboration with families and school staff.

The counselor will lead SEL initiatives, coordinate with administrators, provide crisis intervention, manage 504 plans, and connect families to community

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work.
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education as a School Counselor or related role.
• Strong time management and communication skills with diverse families.
• Proven ability to collaborate with administrators, teachers, families and community providers.
• Experience with social-emotional learning and trauma-informed practices.

Responsabilités

• Provide support to staff for SEL integration.
• Provide consultation to stakeholders regarding trauma-informed supports.
• Collect data to evaluate interventions affecting attendance, academics, and behavior.
• Provide crisis intervention and solution-focused mediation.
• Provide orientation activities for new students.
• Collaborate with administrators to improve attendance.
• Maintain accurate records and guidance logs.
• Liaise with external community providers and the district.
• Develop family engagement activities and education for caregivers.
• Coordinate/facilitate Section 504 Plans.
• Help create inclusive classroom culture and positive behavior supports.
• Refer students to community providers as needed.
• Develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Provide resources and referrals to families.
• Participate in treatment planning and discharge meetings.
• Facilitate re-entry meetings after extended absences.
• Create safety plans in collaboration with administration.
• Participate in home visits as needed.

Connaissances

SEL integration

Trauma-informed practice

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Collaboration with stakeholders

Formation

Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work

Massachusetts School Counselor license

Description du poste

Litwin Elementary School in Chicopee, MA is seeking an experienced School Counselor to deliver high-quality, comprehensive counseling services to Pre-K–12 students. The role uses a multi-tiered system of support to promote social, emotional, and mental well-being and to support academic success in collaboration with families and school staff.

The counselor will lead SEL initiatives, coordinate with administrators, provide crisis intervention, manage 504 plans, and connect families to community