Middle School Adjustment Counselor Long Term Substitute

I. Student Support:Individualized Counseling: Provide individual counseling to address academic challenges social-emotional issues (anxiety depression bullying) and behavioral concerns specific to middle schoolers (peer pressure identity development).Group Counseling: Facilitate support groups on topics relevant to middle schoolers such as social skills development study skills grief and loss or coping with family Intervention: Respond to immediate student crises such as school emergencies peer conflicts or mental health concerns requiring urgent -Emotional Learning (SEL): Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate SEL curriculum that promotes self-awareness social awareness responsible decision-making relationship skills and Practices: Facilitate restorative circles and conferences to address conflict resolution build community and promote -Informed Care: Utilize trauma-informed practices to create a safe and supportive environment for students who have experienced trauma.504 Plan Development and Monitoring: Responsible for coordination and oversight of the 504 process. Work with teams to develop and monitor 504 plans for students and ensure students needs are met in the . Attendance and Chronic AbsenteeismCollaborate with teachers and administrators to identify students with excessive attendance data to understand patterns and potential underlying causes (e.g. academic struggles health issues family situations).Meet with students and families to discuss attendance concerns explore reasons for absences and develop strategies for and implement individual plans to support students in overcoming barriers to regular attendance (e.g. academic tutoring social-emotional learning programs referrals to community resources).Maintain clear documentation of interventions and track progress towards improved attendance effectively with parents/guardians teachers and administrators regarding student attendance concerns and with other clinical and support staff (e.g. BCBA psychologist) to address underlying social-emotional or family factors contributing to chronic up-to-date on school and district policies and procedures related to attendance and . Culturally Responsive Practices:Culturally Responsive Curriculum Development: Collaborate with teachers to integrate culturally relevant content and pedagogy into the and Community Engagement: Build trust and strong relationships with families and involve them in their childs academic and emotional and Dismantling Bias: Identify and dismantle implicit biases within the school system that may disproportionately impact students of color or other marginalized Responsive Professional Development: Facilitate professional development workshops for staff on cultural competency and equity . Collaboration:Classroom Presentations: Develop and deliver classroom presentations on topics like social-emotional learning and bullying with School Professionals: Collaborate with school social workers psychologists nurses and administrators to create a comprehensive student support : Collaborate with teachers administrators social workers psychologists and other professionals to develop a comprehensive student support Support: Develop programs to support students transitioning from elementary to middle school addressing anxieties and academic Analysis: Collaborate with administration to analyze data on student performance discipline referrals and suspensions to identify and address equity gaps (universal mental health screening SOS climate & culture surveys).Community Partnerships: Develop partnerships with community organizations to provide students with access to needed resources.V. Self-Reflection and Growth:Culturally Responsive Assessment: Engage in ongoing self-reflection on cultural competency and adjust practices to better serve students from diverse Feedback Surveys: Develop and administer student feedback surveys to gain insight into their experiences with counseling services and identify areas for Current on Equity Issues: Stay up-to-date on research and best practices related to social justice and educational and Support: Provide mentorship and support to students and colleagues.