LTS School Psychologist/School Counselor/Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor

METHUEN PUBLIC SCHOOLSVACANCY NOTICETitle: LTS School Counselor or School Psychologist or School Social Worker/Adjustment CounselorPOSITION SUMMARY:To provide direct services and care coordination to students to support the delivery of Methuen Public Schools high expectations for achievement equal access to high levels of instruction the achievement of academic proficiency for all students and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the MISSION:Methuen Public Schools enrolls approximately 7000 in a total of five schools. Methuen Public Schools has four PK-8 schools: the Comprehensive Grammar School the Marsh Grammar School the Tenney Grammar School the Timony Grammar School and one comprehensive high school: Methuen High School. We are a diverse sub-urban/urban community and designated a Gateway City. Our schools celebrate diversity and acceptance of students and families from differing backgrounds. We are committed to setting high expectations of all students and faculty in Methuen Public Schools. Methuen Public Schools students will achieve academic social-emotional and civic success. They will attain technological cultural and social knowledge to allow them to succeed in college and careers. Students will inspire the community through citizenship leadership and their commitment to lifelong LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:Valid Massachusetts Teaching license in School Counseling 9-12 or School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor or School PsychologistPreference will be given to candidates who are dually certified as a School Counselor and School Psychologist or School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor and School PsychologistAdditional content area license is AND EXPERIENCE:At least a Masters Degree in the area of major preferred - Primary languages spoken in the community are: English Spanish Arabic and AND ABILITY:To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential clearly and concisely both in oral and written form;Use evidence-based research practices and data to most effectively guide increasing student growth and achievement using proactive and solution-focused approaches to meeting student and maintain effective working relationships with students parents staff and the independently prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneouslyPerform duties with awareness of all district requirements state and federal laws and Methuen School policies (as long as the policies do not conflict with the Methuen Educators Association (Unit A) Contract).Work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive appropriate confidential professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations (e.g. environmental changes behavior/aggression seizure activity etc.).Operate and/or acquire skills to operate a computer and related software including but not limited to Google and use instructional technology and data systems appropriately and work with students to facilitate their use of instructional collaborative counseling advising teaching coaching and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team organizational skills to balance the responsibilities of a high demand of specialized content areas as well as any related laws and to plan and implement services and supports within multi-tiered systems of support based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of assigned DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. Plans services and supports within a multi-tiered system of support that ensures universal preventative supports are provided to all students and more targeted/intensive supports are made available to students with greater needs. Conducts universal mental health screening and coordinated follow up. Employs evidence-based practices to support social emotional behavioral and academic growth (i.e. cognitive behavioral therapy positive behavioral interventions and supports trauma-sensitive practices social emotional learning curriculum and instructional practices) and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives. Provide evidence-based mental health services and supports to students including: group and individual therapy delivery of social/emotional learning curriculum and engagement in activities to universally promote mental health and wellness. Work with staff parents and students collaboratively to ensure effective plans and interventions are designed and implemented to support student success academically and regarding postsecondary goals. Support the school-wide implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Engage in consultation with teaching staff and administrators to support classroom strategies to manage behavior and support students with mental health concerns. Organize analyze and monitor student data and create data-driven student intervention / treatment plans to ensure that students are provided with the school resources necessary to realize their individual potential. Engages in critical incident management including filing reports of abuse or neglect conducting risk assessments and supporting students in navigating acute crises. Creates a counseling environment that is safe and conducive to learning and social emotional growth and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. Communicates with colleagues students and or parents on a regular basis. Adheres to all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff and or school committees. Participate in staff development programs. Serve as the liaison between the school and appropriate outside agencies. Create and manage Section 504 plans in accordance with district and federal policies and -based responsibilities that may be assigned to counseling department staff based on license assigned grade-level and/or departmental needsPsychological testing for special education evaluationsSecondary school advising / counselingDeveloping social services partnerships / programsEngaging in planning and implementation teams to support SEL curriculum and instructional practice PBIS intervention and reinforcement and design and delivery of mental health services and supportsDeveloping and implementing transition programming for transfer studentsREPORTS TO:Building Principal (and/or Director if any). The performance of this job will be evaluated as per the Methuen Education Association (Unit A) apply on our website under employment opportunities: Public Schools is committed to establishing a diverse inclusive and culturally responsive environment focused on teaching and learning. A team reflecting diversity of race color ancestry national origin religion age gender marital/domestic partner status sexual orientation gender identity disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our students better. We welcome all qualified applicants.