Elementary School Counselor - SEL & Student Support (Temp)

Young World Physical Education; Marblehead (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Marblehead Public Schools seeks a School Counselor for a temporary leave replacement from early October to mid/late December at the Lucretia & Joseph Brown Elementary School in Marblehead, MA. The role focuses on supporting students' social, emotional, behavioral, and academic growth within a safe, inclusive, and joyful school community.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Counseling or related field and MA School Counselor certification; two years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Guidance, Human Services, School Psychology, or Social Work.
• Massachusetts Certification as a School Counselor, School Adjustment Counselor, Guidance Counselor, School Social Worker, or School Psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling check-ins and support for students’ social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs
• Build trusting relationships that help students feel safe, heard, supported, and valued
• Support students in developing coping strategies, emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and problem-solving skills
• Assist students with peer relationships, school adjustment, and conflict resolution
• Plan and facilitate small group counseling sessions focused on: social skills development, organization and study skills, emotional regulation and coping strategies, friendship skills and conflict resolution, additional identified student needs
• Teach SEL lessons across Grades PreK-3, including our therapeutic classroom
• Collaborate with teachers to support SEL implementation within classrooms and daily routines
• Provide teachers with SEL resources, strategies, and classroom support
• Help promote a positive and inclusive school culture
• Partner closely with teachers, administrators, and support staff to identify and support student needs
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians through meetings, phone calls, and ongoing updates
• Participate in student support meetings and team-based problem-solving discussions
• Collaborate with outside agencies and providers to coordinate services and supports for students
• Participate in and support the implementation of IEPs and 504 Plans
• Support accommodations and interventions aligned with student support plans and school expectations
• Attend team meetings, student support meetings, and related service discussions

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling, Guidance, Human Services, School Psychology, or Social Work

Job description

Marblehead Public Schools seeks a School Counselor for a temporary leave replacement from early October to mid/late December at the Lucretia & Joseph Brown Elementary School in Marblehead, MA. The role focuses on supporting students' social, emotional, behavioral, and academic growth within a safe, inclusive, and joyful school community.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Counseling or related field and MA School Counselor certification; two years of experience preferred.