Adjustment Counselor [SY25-26]

The Linden S.T.E.A.M Academy is a K-8 Innovation School within the Malden Public School District that creates a personalized learning experience using small group and differentiated instruction to inspire all students towards becoming college and career ready. Our students experience STEM classes in a new Makerspace and Robotics lab.

We partner with various organizations and universities in the Boston area in order to bring a rich and diverse set of offerings in the arts and sciences. All of our students participate in a yearly Exhibition Night where their work is on display for the Malden and Linden communities as students conduct Presentations of Learning to demonstrate their understanding and growth. Our school uses the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) model to support the students social and emotional growth throughout our school community. We have also partnered with Communities for Restorative Justice to help build community within our building and support our PBIS.The school serves just over 800 students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Certifications:

• DESE licensed as a School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor required;
• LICSW LCSW or LMHC licensure or capacity to obtainlicensure within the first 12-months of employment required.

Consultation in collaboration with other therapists around social emotional and behavioral needs

• Possess a strong background in Positive Behavior Support and indeveloping emotional regulation skills in young students boththrough individual counseling and through embedded curriculum-based strategies that can be used in the classroom.
• Implement and maintain an inclusive model of service delivery through cooperation collaboration and partnerships with administrators teachers therapists parents and students.
• Provide ongoing consultation to administrators teachers and other professionals to assist them in meeting students social emotional and academic needs;
• Participate in a multi-tiered system of support (PBIS and RTI) by working collaboratively with other school professionals to analyze data determine effective interventions and progress monitor the effectiveness of such interventions.
• Support teachers on implementing behavior support plans in the classroom in collaboration with the BCBA
• Demonstrate the ability to assess and interpret maladaptive school behavior and recommend interventions treatment and school-based intervention as needed
• Assist in providing behavioral and physical interventions when needed

Counseling/Teaching

• Deliver individual and group counseling services to support students social and emotional health and well-being.
• Co-facilitate with the SLP groups specific to social skills (i.e. Social Thinking)
• Co-facilitate with the BCBA and/or OT groups specific to self-regulation skills (i.e. Rainbow Dance)
• Facilitate whole group classroom lessons specific to self-regulation skills (i.e. Zones of Regulation)

Assessments / IEPs

• As part of the initial evaluation team meet with parents/guardians and write comprehensive home/social assessments
• Write IEP goals progress reports and annual review reports.
• Attend IEP meetings as needed

Case Management / Crisis Intervention

• Make referrals coordinate and maintain outreach to parents and outside agencies to address mental health needs
• In collaboration with school professionals and administrators intervene during crisis situations and make appropriate referrals
• Working knowledge of applicable federal and state statutes

Salary:Commensurate with Malden Public Schools Unit A salary schedule.

To Apply:Submit letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position viaSchool Spring.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically racially and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are 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.