This position is tenatively scheduled for 8/25/2511/3/ Adjustment Counselor Job DescriptionParticipating in special education assessment meetings as well as Individual Educational Planning meetings. Working with those problems in a childs living situation that affect the childs adjustment in school. (home school and community). Counseling (group individual and/or family). Mobilizing family school and community resources to enable the child to learn as effectively as possible in his or her educational program. Assisting in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies. SERVICES TO STUDENTS: Providing crisis intervention. Developing intervention strategies to increase academic success. Assisting with conflict resolution and anger management. Helping the child develop appropriate social interaction skills. Providing individual counseling services and group counseling TO PARENTS/FAMILIES: Working with parents to facilitate their support in their childrens school adjustment. Assisting parents in accessing and utilizing school and community TO SCHOOL PERSONNEL: Providing staff with essential information to better understand factors (cultural societal economic familial health etc.) affecting a students performance and behavior. Assessing students with mental health concerns. Developing staff inservice training programs. Assisting teachers with behavior management. Providing direct support to staff. Meet regularly with the Assistant Principal to discuss behavior issues with various LIAISON: Obtaining and coordinating community resources to meet students needs. Helping school districts receive adequate support from social and mental health agencies. SERVICES TO DISTRICTS: Developing alternative programs for dropouts truants delinquents etc. Identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect. Providing consultation regarding school law and school policy including IDEA and Section 504. Providing case management for students and families requiring multiple resources.