Student Wellness & Academic Support Counselor

Young World Physical Education; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Normandin Middle School in New Bedford, MA, seeks a School Adjustment Counselor to support students’ academic and social-emotional development. The role involves coordinating with families, teachers, and community services to promote positive school adjustment and well-being.

The candidate will address behavioral concerns, implement strategies, and participate in RTI and PBIS initiatives, with emphasis on inclusivity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, psychology, social work, or related field.
• Certification as School Adjustment Counselor by MA DESE.
• Licensed or eligible for LMHC, LCSW, or LICSW.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred.
• Three to five years in mental health/clinical social work.
• Experience with FACTS Teams and crisis response.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess academic and behavioral concerns affecting student adjustment.
• Serve as liaison between families and school to promote collaboration.
• Educate families on attendance, graduation, and college planning.
• Develop and implement RTI model with school and community supports.
• Provide individual and group counseling for anxiety, social skills, anger, etc.
• Coordinate bullying prevention program (Olweus).
• Develop behavior improvement plans for student needs.
• Develop PBIS system for school-wide positive behavior.
• Conduct classroom meetings and psycho-educational groups.
• Provide crisis intervention and social work case management.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Spanish/Portuguese

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree required

MADESE School Adjustment Counselor certification

LMHC/LCSW/LICSW eligible

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Normandin Middle School in New Bedford, MA, seeks a School Adjustment Counselor to support students’ academic and social-emotional development. The role involves coordinating with families, teachers, and community services to promote positive school adjustment and well-being.

The candidate will address behavioral concerns, implement strategies, and participate in RTI and PBIS initiatives, with emphasis on inclusivity and collaboration.