METHUEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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THE AVAILABILITY OF THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON SUFFICIENT FUNDING AND ENROLLMENT
TITLE: School Counselor/School Psychologist for Timony Grammar School 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Gr. 3-6 After-School Program*
Program Hours: As determined by the Program Manager of Community Programs (Program Manager); appx. 2.5 hrs./prog. day Mon. through Thur./Fri. (includes extra time for planning possible remote programming workshops & other duties most likely required). Program planned to run tentatively from October 1st 2025 until June 5th 2026.
DATE OF OPENING: September 22 2025
QUALIFICATIONS:
Certified team-oriented counselor/teacher in Methuen Public Schools preferred.
Knowledge of/experience with 21st CCLC Program a plus; excellent attendance record.
Familiar w/ MA Curriculum Frameworks including Common Core & 21st CCLC SAYO rqmnts.
Successful experience working with second language LEP SPED at-risk or struggling students.
Excellent organizational skills and dedication to improving academic standards of all students.
Ability to work with college & career readiness focus and in collaboration with prog. partners.
Bilingual experience preferred and ability to speak Spanish a plus.
First Aid certification a plus.
9. Experience in implementing lessons & utilizing the districts access to curriculum-TRAILS to
Wellness.
Outstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some of the above qualifications
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work w/ site coordinator & teachers and check-in/monitor student progress with emphasis on Newcomers/ELs.
Provide input to project-based proposals & curriculum templates for enrichment/remote activities.
Assist w/ meals program and parent pick-up/bus.
Attend staff meetings field trips workshops & family events as planned by Site Coord. and/or the program manager.
Assist w/ DESE surveys (SAYOs) and other required documents in a timely manner.
Maintain and submit accurate records and follow-up w/ students regarding consistent attendance and work w/ students in college and career planning.
Communicate with coordinators teachers and parents about program and student progress; and have ability to implement lessons & utilize the districts access to curriculum - TRAILS to Wellness.
Other responsibilities as may be assigned by site coordinator and/or the program manager.
Excellent attendance required.
*Positions may be split at discretion of the Program Manager of Community Programs.
SALARY: $45.00/hour
CLOSING DATE: Until position is filled.
APPLICATIONS: Submit required signed letter of interest and resume (if new to program) to:
Jennifer Fernandez
MPS Program Manager of Community Programs
9 Branch St. Methuen MA 01844
INTERVIEWS BY INVITATION ONLY
METHUEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/SERVICE PROVIDER
This program is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant
The Methuen Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color sex disability gender identity religion national origin or sexual orientation and ensures that all students and employees have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities advantages privileges and courses of study.
School Counselor/School Psychologist for Timony Grammar School 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Gr. 3-6 After-School Program*
