Position:Adjustment Counselor/ Bi-lingual PreferredLocation:Woodland Elementary SchoolSchedule:School Year Salary:Per Teachers ContractTo Start:August 25 2025 (plus two mentoring days prior to start date 8/19-8/20)Qualifications:Licensed by DESE as School Social Worker/Adjustment CounselorDegree in Counseling/Social Work LICSW/LMHC or in process preferredElementary school experience preferredCompletion of the 2-hour online Language Ambassador Training Course certificate required upon hireBilingual Portuguese and/or Spanish bi-lingual candidates proof of proficiency in the target language as aligned to DESE Guidance for the Provision of Interpreters in the Education Setting (p.8) required within the first year of employment. Responsibilities:The following items are completed in English (and/or the targeted language for bi-lingual candidates) as appropriate:Provide individual and/or group counseling to students on a weekly basisIntervene during crisis situations and make appropriate referralsConsult with administrators nurse parents teacher and community providersAttend IEP and 504 meetings as neededDevelop protocols for teachers for dealing with crisis at schoolAttend adjustment counselor meetings department meetings faculty meetings and community meetings Serve on School Crisis TeamWork collaboratively with court and police officials regarding truancy and court casesCPI training and certification preferredProvide staff training on behavioral and mental health issuesFacilitate building to building transition meetingsDevelop IEP counseling goals and provide services as neededWork collaboratively with staff to develop and implement Behavior Intervention PlansActive member of the pre-referral processPerform any other duties as designated by the administrator