Interim Guidance Counselor - Amherst Regional Middle School
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Interim Guidance Counselor atAmherst Regional Middle School (ARMS). The Middle School servesstudents in grades 7-8. This full-time school-year position is needed through June 30 2025. Our school has a robust inclusion-based model and co-teaching is strongly supported. A successful candidate will be enthusiastic committed to education and willingly collaborate to meet diverse student needs.
The counselor will have the following roles and responsibilities:
Provide group and individual counseling services
Design and deliver tiered supports and interventions
Meet regularly with grade-level teams
Tier 1 & 2 interventions
Case management services for assigned caseload
Ongoing development and implementation of school-wide bullying prevention and intervention
Provide classroom-based support and interventions to students
Deliver classroom-based lessons to promote a positive school and class climate
Collaborate and consult with school personnel on topics related to social/emotional learning and mental health issues
Provide crisis intervention when needed
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in the School Climate/PBIS Team
Active engagement in school climate/equity work
Perform other related duties as required
Attend scheduled staff meetings
Assume any additional responsibilities as directed by the Principal
Attend district-wide mental health team meetings and trainings
Self-harm and threat assessment screenings as indicated
Participate in ongoing classroom meetings to address the climate and classroom issues
Qualifications:
Masters Degree or above in Guidance Social Work Psychology or other mental health provider field
Background working with children with special educational needs
MA DESE Guidance Counselor or School Psychologist certification or eligible for one year waiver
Key Skills
- Integration
- Advocacy
- Animation
- Back Office Support
- Bid Management
