Full Time Educational Counselor

Partner's Healthcare; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a School Counselor to provide academic, pragmatic, and social-emotional support to students with diverse learning profiles within a therapeutic school setting.

The role involves collaboration with teachers and clinical staff to implement curriculum, prepare classrooms, and support students throughout the day, including testing and documentation as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting children/adolescents in school settings is desirable.
• Ability to work with teachers, clinicians, and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in curriculum implementation and classroom activities.
• Provide academic and social-emotional support to students.
• Assist with transitions between classes and milieu management.
• Proctor testing and document student progress as required.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to design student-centered activities.

Skills

Flexibility

Collaborative mindset

Professional growth

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree Education preferred

Job description

Site: The McLean Hospital CorporationMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary 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

ExperienceExperience 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

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%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

11 Hillside Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$ - $26.58/Hourly

Grade

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