Teacher - School Counselor (Soko) (SY25-26)

Title:Teacher School Counselor (Soko) (SY2526)

ABOUT CHELSEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. In CPS we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6300 students in 10 schools including a preK1st grade school 4 elementary schools 3 middle schools and 2 high schools. CPS is a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth. More information about CPS can be found on our website at DESCRIPTION

The Elementary School Counseling Program provides education prevention and intervention activities which are integrated into all aspects of students lives. The program teaches knowledge attitudes and skills students need to acquire in academic career and social/emotional development which serve as the foundation for future success. The goal is for all students to achieve optimal personal growth acquire positive social skills and values build career awareness and realize their full academic potential to become productive contributing members of their community and society.

Elementary School Counselor responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Provide education prevention and intervention activities that support the academic social/emotional and career development of every child by removing barriers to student learning Provide delivery of a school counseling core curriculum to all students with the goal of teaching students the knowledge attitudes and skills necessary for academic career and social/ emotional development
• Support students through individual meetings in the development and implementation of academic plans by identifying personal goals strengths and interests
• Provide individual and small group counseling to strengthen study skills increase awareness of executive function skills build motivation provide stress management support learning of coping strategies and develop conflict resolution skills
• Use data to identify gaps in student achievement and provide intervention opportunities that are unique to meeting the needs of each student
• Monitor atrisk students and provide individualized support and planning
• Prepare and support student transition to the Middle Schools and from the Early Learning Center Participate in the IST process
• Oversee 504 planning and implementation
• Work on the content and delivery method of our curriculum in order to provide equitable access for all students and families
• Provide ongoing communication with families in regards to progress in all domains Work proactively and collaborate with family members other educators and community stakeholders to support students in achieving academic success personal/social development and career awareness goals
• Facilitate family workshops throughout the school year
• Ongoing communicate with administration regarding the delivery of programs and activities that support and promote student achievement in all domains
• Maintain professional knowledge and skills for working in a diverse and multicultural work setting through PD opportunities offered within the community and through other resources

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MA DESE School Counselor Licensure Grades PreK9
• Hold a Masters degree in School Counseling
• Experience working in an urban educational setting
• Spanish speaking preferred
• Has working knowledge of ASCA and MASCA frameworks and standards
• Experience in a collaborative educational environment and shared decisionmaking modeled on Professional Learning Communities is highly desirable.

REPORTS TO: Director of School Counseling & School Principal

TERMS:In accordance with the contract with the Chelsea Teachers Union (CTU).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Chelsea Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.