Student Support & SEL Counselor

New Bedford Public School District; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bedford Public School District Trinity Day Academy in New Bedford, MA is seeking a School Adjustment Counselor to support students' social, emotional, and academic development. The role involves collaboration with families, teachers, and community resources to promote positive school adjustment and well-being.

Responsibilities include assessing student needs, delivering individual and group counseling, coordinating RTI and PBIS initiatives, and supporting IEP/504 processes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in field related to school adjustment counseling.
• Certification/licensure as LMHC/LCSW/LICSW or eligible.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred.
• 3+ years in special education/student services.
• 3-5 years in mental health/clinical social work.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess academic/behavioral concerns through analysis of factors affecting student adjustment.
• Serve as liaison between families and school to promote collaborative planning.
• Educate families on attendance, graduation, and college/career planning.
• Implement therapeutic strategies to improve behavior and social interactions.
• Develop RTI model with school and community supports.
• Provide individual and group counseling (anxiety, social skills, anger management).
• Coordinate school bullying prevention program (Olweus).
• Develop behavioral improvement plans and PBIS for the school.
• Conduct classroom meetings and psycho-educational groups.
• Support transitions between grades and post-secondary planning.
• Aid IEP monitoring and coordination, including meetings when needed.
• Complete IEP goals, progress reports, and 504 plan coordination.
• Conduct risk assessments and data reporting for program fidelity.
• Provide translations and staff consultation as needed.
• Conduct staff development on social-emotional-behavioral factors.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Multilingual capability

Education

Master's Degree in related field

Licensed or eligible for LMHC/LCSW/LICSW

Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese (preferred)

3+ years in Special Education/Student Services

3-5 years in mental health/clinical social work

Tools

CPI training

Job description

New Bedford Public School District Trinity Day Academy in New Bedford, MA is seeking a School Adjustment Counselor to support students' social, emotional, and academic development. The role involves collaboration with families, teachers, and community resources to promote positive school adjustment and well-being.

Responsibilities include assessing student needs, delivering individual and group counseling, coordinating RTI and PBIS initiatives, and supporting IEP/504 processes.