Adjustment Counselor Farley Elementary School

HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HUDSON MASSACHUSETTS

Position: Adjustment Counselor

Reports to: Principal of Schools & Director of Student Services

Approved by:Brian K. Reagan Ed.D

Diversity Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

SUMMARY:

Farley Elementary School is seeking a School Adjustment Counselor to support the SEA (Social Emotional Academic) Program inclusive of supports in general education classrooms. The emphasis is providing students with a level of services that needs the needs of the students. The adjustment counselor investigates processes of learning and teaching and develops psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems to foster intellectual social and emotional development of individuals. Analyzes characteristics and adjustment needs of students and recommends educational program to promote maximum adjustment.

School Adjustment Counselor Responsibilities:

1. Acts as liaison between family and school.
2. Delivers other counseling activities and programs to support the school community.
3. Provide strategies for academic and personal/social success; identify and assist students experiencing academic and personal/social difficulties; either individually or in small groups as determined appropriate by the multi-disciplinary team.
4. Provides services by facilitating small groups and counseling individuals with specific needs
5. Conducts structured goal-oriented counseling sessions to meet the identified short-term need of individuals and groups of students.
6. Delivers prevention intervention and crisis management services for students.
7. Consults and collaborate with teachers staff and parents/guardians in understanding and meeting the developmental needs of students.
8. Participates in consultations with administrators teachers parents and others to enhance their work with students.
9. Conducts or provide opportunities for parent education programs.
10. Recommends corrective and supportive procedures to teachers parents or others.
11. Assist families in addressing school-related problems and issues.
12. Assists in locating emergency services for students and families in psychological crisis.
13. Refers students with critical needs in consultation with their parents/guardians to appropriate community resources
14. Consults and coordinate with in-district professionals such as school psychologists nurses and administrators; and community-based resources such as outside counselors service agencies and physicians.
15. Cooperates and collaborate with other professionals in enhancing the education of students
16. Uses program evaluation tools analyze data and modify the program components as needed to improve student success
17. May provide short term diagnostically oriented interventions with students and/or families.
18. Performs any other duties etc. as assigned by the Director of Student Services or the Building Principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Masters Degree in social work or related degree
2. Massachusetts DESE license as School Adjustment counselor
3. Ability to read analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals technical procedures and governmental regulations
4. Ability to use reasoning ability to evaluate information and determine/recommend an appropriate course of action.
5. Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions
6. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in the educational field
7. Ability to use professional literature evidence-based research and continuing education content to make practice decisions.
8. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form
9. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups including staff parents and the general public
10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district level administrators principals staff and community members
11. Ability to work independently prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously
12. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and DESE policies
13. Understand confidentiality requirements regarding student records
14. Ability/willingness to plan coordinate conduct and participate in ongoing professional and staff development
15. Ability to operate a computer and related software including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite
16. Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI) and fingerprints

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience working in an educational setting as a School Adjustment Counselor.
2. State Licensed Social Workers preferrence
3. Experience delivering services under the MA Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs (ASCA model) preferred;

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to move about and may be required to traverse occasionally throughout the school building. The employee must also often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is expected to lift at least 20 lbs. within the daily classroom routines. The employee must be able to successfully use classroom equipment and the classroom the employee must be able to monitor closely for the purpose of safety and instruction. The employee will be working in a normal school environment with an acceptable level of noise.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Superintendent of Schools in conjunction with the HEA/HSC Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• 10 month 183 work days
• 3 personal days 13 sick days prorated pursuant to date of hire
• Benefit Eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start date.
• Benefit information: is a salaried position distributed over 26 paychecks including a lump sum in June to cover summer pay

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with HEA/HSC Collective Bargaining Agreement and DESE regulations 603CMR35.00.

Nondiscrimination and Title IX Notice

Hudson Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetic information in admission administration of its educational programs activities or employment and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Director of Human Resources Jennifer Allard ext. 41124 has been designated as the Title IX concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Hudson Public Schools may be referred to Jennifer Allard or to U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington DC 20202-1100 telephone

While performing duties of this job the employee may often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee will have also have ample periods of standing and may be required to traverse throughout the building. The employee must frequently use hands and frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e. calculator copy machine and computer printer). Physical abilities may also include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling stooping/crouching reaching/handling talking/hearing conversations and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field. Ability must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs for short periods and walk up and down stairs several times a day. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students staff members and the public in person and on the telephone.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application process or on the job you are encouraged to reach out to the Human Resources Department-