Elementary School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor - 1.0 FTE - SY 25-26
Elementary School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor - 1.0 FTE - SY 25-26
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Job Description
The Elementary School Counselor possesses the knowledge abilities skills and attitudes as outlined in the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) School Counselor Competencies that are necessary to plan organize implement and evaluate the comprehensive developmental results-based school counseling program that aligns with the ASCA National Model.
The counselor partners with the school social worker administrators teachers parent/guardians nurses special educators psychologists community-based resources and others to assess student needs and to develop and deliver programs and tiered intervention that maximize student achievement and social-emotional wellbeing for all students. The counselor focuses his/her skills time and energy on direct and indirect services to students to provide a balance of prevention and intervention programming. The counselor uses his/her leadership advocacy and collaboration skills to promote systemic change to build safe and supportive school environments.
Specific responsibilities include:
Designing and delivering social-emotional learning through classroom lessons school-wide initiatives (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) group and individual counseling educator consultation and training and parent workshops
Collaborating with administrators and other educators to assess student needs and implement and monitor the efficacy of interventions
Assessing students social-emotional functioning and implementing strategic interventions
Providing crisis intervention and support to students and their families Completing student observations and assessments to assist in intervention planning
Providing consultation to classroom teachers and other school personnel regarding student needs and supports
Facilitating groups for students to develop coping social and decision-making skills
Participating in case conferences and teams with other school personnel and community supports
Serving as a liaison between families and school to promote collaboration in the educational and social-emotional planning for students
Making referrals for students and families to community resources Developing and conducting parent/guardian workshops and groups on issues related to child development and parenting strategies
Participating in teams such as Mental Health Teams Child Protection Teams and Data Teams to identify needs develop interventions and monitor progress to promote students success and safety
Facilitating the Section 504 process
Participating in the Special Education process
Developing and providing professional learning for staff related to social emotional issues that impact learning and behavior in the classroom Contributing to the ongoing development and evaluation of programming through participation in Professional Learning Communities Department Meetings and Program Review
Serving on district-wide committees addressing social-emotional issues that impact students learning
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure as a School Guidance Counselor Grades PreK-8 or School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor Grades: All levels required
Experience preferred
Diversity is a core value of WPS. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive school environment for all and seek to hire team members who will enrich our diversity.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; and reach with hands or arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.
Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age physical mental or psychiatric disability genetics race religion sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status national origin or military status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
