25-26 Special Education School Adjustment Counselor (thru 61226)

Somerville, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is a temporary position through 6/12/2026

Job Goal:Somerville Public Schools strives to create an inclusive and racially affirming environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

We welcome and value different perspectives and experiences in our staff recognizing the powerful impact that a diverse workforce has on all students. We are committed to supporting educators through a strong induction and mentorship program educator-driven professional development and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

As a district we are also committed to supporting the whole child by promoting a trusting mutually respectful and inspiring culture that values the individuality of our students and the professionalism of the field.

Qualifications:

Appropriate Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Educators Licensure is required. (SEI Endorsement ESL or ELL Licensure Preferred).

Responsibilities:

As a member of an evaluation team writes measurable goals for IEPs to address social or emotional issues that are affecting a students ability to access the general curriculum.
Implements individual and group counseling and treatment services to pupils and parents as required by the IEP process.
Conducts Functional Behavioral Assessment to aid in the development of a Behavior Intervention Plan for students who are experiencing difficulty meeting the behavioral expectations of the schools.
Provides teacher consultation as necessary.
Serves as a referral agent to obtain necessary aid from specialized public or private organizations.
Provides pupil data and written reports as requested.
Provides home assessment for Special Education evaluations as required.
Attends staff meetings as requested.
Supervises mental health-counseling interns as needed.
Works to create a school climate of caring and mutual respect for all individuals.
Works as a member of the school team that is available for crisis intervention to diffuse behavior problems.
Performs other program-related duties as assigned.

As per the Somerville Educators/Teachers Association Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement

Position Reports to: School Principal and Director of Special Education and/or designee

Notes: Only online applicantions accepted

This is a temporary position through 6/12/2026 Job Goal:Somerville Public Schools strives to create an inclusive and racially affirming environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyo...

This is a temporary position through 6/12/2026

Qualifications:

Appropriate Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Educators Licensure is required. (SEI Endorsement ESL or ELL Licensure Preferred).

Responsibilities:

As a member of an evaluation team writes measurable goals for IEPs to address social or emotional issues that are affecting a students ability to access the general curriculum.
Implements individual and group counseling and treatment services to pupils and parents as required by the IEP process.
Conducts Functional Behavioral Assessment to aid in the development of a Behavior Intervention Plan for students who are experiencing difficulty meeting the behavioral expectations of the schools.
Provides teacher consultation as necessary.
Serves as a referral agent to obtain necessary aid from specialized public or private organizations.
Provides pupil data and written reports as requested.
Provides home assessment for Special Education evaluations as required.
Attends staff meetings as requested.
Supervises mental health-counseling interns as needed.
Works to create a school climate of caring and mutual respect for all individuals.
Works as a member of the school team that is available for crisis intervention to diffuse behavior problems.
Performs other program-related duties as assigned.

As per the Somerville Educators/Teachers Association Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement

Position Reports to: School Principal and Director of Special Education and/or designee

Notes: Only online applicantions accepted

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