Elementary School Counselor: Social-Emotional Growth Leader

Springfield Prep; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Prep Charter School in Springfield, MA is seeking an Elementary School Counselor to lead students' social and emotional development and collaborate with teachers and families to foster a joyful, high-expectation school culture. The counselor will support students through direct work and partnerships with the School Culture Team, families, and external providers.

The role requires a Masters in social work or counseling and a valid DESE School Counselor License, with strong

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in social work, counseling, or school counseling (required)
• Must hold a DESE School Counselor License or appropriate license issued by MA boards
• Experience as a classroom teacher, school counselor, or counselor who has worked with elementary school students (strongly preferred)
• Experience and/or training in applied behavior analysis
• Exceptionally strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members
• Strong written and communication skills
• You can join us in early August and commit to our schedule: 7:25 am-3:35 pm

Responsibilities

• Lead crisis intervention for students, including risk assessments and safety contracts
• Support students in crisis and develop behavior support strategies with the School Culture Team
• Consult with staff, students, parents, and community agencies to meet social-emotional needs
• Lead family education workshops to support families in developmental growth
• Oversee attendance and school engagement for students with low attendance
• Provide proactive outreach to parents/scholars of target populations
• Counsel students individually and in groups to develop school adjustment strategies
• Create and lead social skills groups for pro-social development
• Develop and lead programs such as peer mediation, bullying prevention, and identity education
• Attend IEP meetings and complete IEP goals/progress for students with social-emotional goals

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in social work/counseling

Job description

Springfield Prep Charter School in Springfield, MA is seeking an Elementary School Counselor to lead students' social and emotional development and collaborate with teachers and families to foster a joyful, high-expectation school culture. The counselor will support students through direct work and partnerships with the School Culture Team, families, and external providers.

The role requires a Masters in social work or counseling and a valid DESE School Counselor License, with strong