High School Adjustment Counselor

Organization OverviewSalem Academy Charter School (SACS) is a nationally ranked urban charter school north of Boston offering a rigorous college preparatory program to 480 students in grades 6-12. Since 2004 SACS has been committed to serving the diverse population of Salem. Through a unique integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community Salem Academy graduates are informed articulate and proactive individuals of strong character. Salem Academy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We seek to support a faculty and staff that reflects the rich diversity of our student body creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives ideas and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. Position OverviewSalem Academy seeks a School Adjustment Counselor to support students. The ideal candidate is committed to prioritizing each students and familys unique needs to support them in reaching their highest levels of academic social and emotional growth. This professional is responsible for providing counseling services crisis intervention and preventative programs to address various student needs. Additionally this individual should have a clinical background be highly organized have strong communication skills and bring an equity-based mindset to their work each RESPONSIBILITIESProvide counseling case management mental health referrals and crisis intervention for students in designated safety and risk assessments determine and follow through with the necessary steps to ensure student safety in collaboration with counseling team with the Dean of Students and Assistant Deans on behavioral/conflict intervention mediation and conflict all students with the necessary skills to successfully navigate academic social and emotional and analyzing data related to student behavioral and social/emotional functioning in interventions and data-collecting efforts with the Student Services small group and individual counseling in IEP and 504 meetings as necessary. Provide services for/with students per their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and/or Section 504 Accommodation documentation and complete paperwork per school policies and state/federal accurate and confidential records including counseling sessions assessments and weekly grade-level team meetings to discuss students of concern and collaborate with teachers and staff to meet student as a mandated reporter filing 51As and collaborating with DCF as necessary to support students and and coordinate with outpatient therapists hospitals and community agencies to develop and provide support for and collaboration with families related to student social emotional behavioral and mental health the development of programs and activities that promote Social Emotional Learning and a positive school students and families in their interactions with classroom teachers and other school closely with colleagues on the Student Services Team to effectively resolve short- and long-term student academic behavioral or social/emotional and sustain a consistent Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention plan for services for general education students as required. Conduct family interviews for incoming all other appropriate tasks and related duties as assigned by school administrators and/or in collaboration with members of the Student Services School Adjustment Counselor may also take on other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Managing Director of Student of 3 years in the helping field with strong clinical experience preferred. Masters Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of MA as a school adjustment counselor:If an applicant does not possess a license as a school adjustment counselor they must possess a license for independent practice (LMHC or LICSW). An unwavering belief in our mission and vision: that all students can achieve at high levels. Ability to promote a structured orderly safe and respectful school environment that fosters student-centered learning. Strong understanding of child and adolescent social and intellectual ability to connect with diverse students and families. Demonstrated knowledge in the following areas: Principles of therapeutic relationships. Theories of normal and abnormal intellectual social and emotional development. Learning disorders and related interventions. Understanding of the juvenile justice and community mental health system. Familiarity with federal and state laws regarding the legal rights of students and ability to lead and collaborate with adults from a diverse range of perspectives and to change willingness to problem-solve and an interest in developing new ideas and programs. Self-awareness humility and integrity in all interactions personally and professionallyOutstanding written and oral communication to independently manage a complex in middle or secondary schools is strongly in Spanish is highly Academy Charter School values a school culture that celebrates learning and we believe that the adult culture in the school is the foundation of the schools success. The culture is based on mutual respect integrity professionalism a commitment to excellence a collaborative spirit and a sense of human kindness particularly as it relates to age-appropriate adolescent development. Salem Academy Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race ethnicity religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability marital status or status as a covered veteran per applicable federal state and local laws. Compensation will be determined based on the candidates qualifications including relevant years of experience and educational attainment in alignment with organizational guidelines and market standards