School Mental Health Counselor | Student Success

Avery Elementary School; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Elementary School in Dedham, MA seeks a licensed School Adjustment Counselor or School Psychologist for an anticipated opening. The role involves providing educational and mental health services, crisis response, and family–school collaboration.

The position requires a DESE license and collaboration with administrators to support students academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, School Adjustment Counseling, or School Psychologist.
• General knowledge of IDEA regulations.
• General knowledge of ADA Section 504 regulations.
• Experience with a variety of formal assessment techniques.
• QBS/SafetyCare training preferred.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and small group counseling sessions focusing on skill-building.
• Assist students with processing issues, set goals, and promote positive behaviors.
• Meet with parents/teachers to discuss learning, behavior, and social problems.
• Conduct classroom observations and collect data to evaluate behavioral interventions.
• Promote family–school collaboration by creating behavior communication systems between teachers and parents.
• Participate in IEPs, 504 meetings, and related service planning.

Skills

Crisis response skills

Collaborative skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, School Adjustment Counseling, or School Psychologist

Job description

Avery Elementary School in Dedham, MA seeks a licensed School Adjustment Counselor or School Psychologist for an anticipated opening. The role involves providing educational and mental health services, crisis response, and family–school collaboration.

The position requires a DESE license and collaboration with administrators to support students academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.