POSITION SUMMARY:

Doyle Early Childhood Center is seeking an adjustment counselor to assist students with academic learning by providing strategic services that identify and address the social-emotional concerns and environmental issues that interfere with the educational process. Working with parents/guardians, school principal, and community-based resources, the school adjustment counselor will implement strategies that promote students’ positive school adjustment. Please note, this position is for the start of the 24-25 academic year. 

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: School Year

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience per teachers’ contract

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• MA License as School Adjustment Counselor
• Minimum of two years’ experience in evaluation, interpretation and counseling in individual or group therapy in an educational setting

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Positive ambassador for the district
• Demonstrated belief that each and every student can achieve at high levels 
• Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Students

• Identify and assess academic and behavioral concerns through analysis of factors impacting student adjustment including factors in the home, school, and community
• Develop and implement measurable goals and objectives which address student’s social/emotional needs
• Provide individual and group therapeutic counseling to students
• Assist students in identifying, modifying and/or changing behavior that interferes with achievement and school adjustment

Staff/School

• Provide strategies, support and resources to assist teachers manage social/emotional issues in the classroom
• Collaborate with school staff and other school district personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning
• Provide crisis intervention services
• Conduct classroom meetings, psycho-educational social skills groups, and classroom presentations on identified areas of concern for the students
• Participate as a member on school based teams to develop interventions for promoting students’ academic success
• Provide staff consultation to support and promote student participation in the learning process

Family/Community

• Serve as liaison between families and the school to positively promote collaborative processes in educational planning for students by encouraging family participation in the school setting
• Determine and implement appropriate therapeutic strategies to effect changes in behavioral and social interactions of students and their families
• Help students’ families to identify strengths and weaknesses which promote or interfere with students’ functioning
• Consult and collaborate with outside agencies, as needed
• Refer students and/or families to appropriate community agencies
• Act as a resource person for students, families and staff regarding any adjustment or social/emotional related problems
• Increase the understanding of teachers, parents, and others in the community of the causes for the problems that students may have

Management

• Maintain comprehensive records of student progress
• Ensure the security and maintenance of clinical confidentiality at all times
• Complete all reports in relation to IEP goals and progress monitoring for students with special needs
• Fulfill special education responsibilities including: member of evaluation team and home assessments

*All other responsibilities as assigned by the Building Principal