School Adjustment Counselor-Middle School

Sylvania; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Amherst-Pelham School District is seeking a School Adjustment Counselor to provide in-school counseling services for students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. The counselor will work with students in general and Special Education programs and collaborate with Special Education liaisons and other school personnel to meet student needs.

Responsibilities include group and individual counseling, crisis intervention, behavior assessments, progress reporting, family collaboration, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related mental health field.
• MA ESE School Adjustment Counselor certification required.
• Background with children/adolescents with special educational needs; bilingual/bicultural encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling services.
• Design and deliver tiered supports and interventions.
• Case management services for assigned caseload.
• Collaborate with teachers and related service personnel on strategies and progress monitoring.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Conduct behavioral assessments and develop behavior support plans.
• Communicate with families and outside providers to coordinate services.
• Develop individual student goals, collect data, and prepare progress reports.

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work/Psychology

MA ESE School Adjustment Counselor certification

Background with children and adolescents with special educational needs

Job description

The Amherst-Pelham School District is seeking a School Adjustment Counselor to provide in-school counseling services for students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. The School Adjustment Counselor will work with the students with social/emotional challenges. The caseload may include both providing services to students in specialized Special Education programs as well as other students needing counseling services in the school. The Counselor will partner with Special Education liaisons and collaborate with other school personnel to meet the needs of the students in the school.

The School Adjustment Counselor will have the following roles and responsibilities:

Provide group and individual counseling services

Design and deliver tiered supports and interventions

Case management services for assigned caseload

Collaborate and consult with school personnel on topics related to social/emotional learning and mental health issues

Provide crisis intervention when needed

Do behavioral assessments and develop behavior support plans

Family communication and collaboration as part of service delivery planning and services

Collaborate and consult with teachers and related service personnel regarding strategies and interventions appropriate for students and communication regarding progress monitoring

Maintain contact with outside providers and agencies to facilitate a comprehensive approach to the student’s service delivery

Develop individual student goals and benchmarks, collect and analyze data, and prepare progress reports

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

IEP assessments, goal writing and progress reports as needed

Perform other related duties as required

Assume any additional responsibilities as directed by the Principal

Participate in and maintain QBS Safety Care certification

Attend districtwide mental health team meetings and trainings

Self-harm and threat assessment screenings as indicated

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree or above in Social Work, Psychology, or other mental health provider field

Background working with children and adolescents with special educational needs.

MA ESE School Adjustment Counselor certification required.

Bilingual and/or bicultural candidates encouraged to apply