School Adjustment Counselor Elementary (202627 School Year)
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Job Location:
Chelsea, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The School Adjustment Counselor will work withElementary students who struggle socially emotionally or behaviorally helping them to maximize their educational opportunities by teaching problem solving conflict resolution and coping strategies.
This position is for the 2026/27 School Year howeverthere is an opportunity to work during the 2026 Summer Enrichment Program from July 6 to July 31.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide direct services to students who require counseling in order to access curriculum and instruction.
- Develop and implement measurable goals and objectives which address students emotional needs.
- Provide interventions for students in crisis.
- Provide strategies support and resources to help teachers manage social/emotional issues in the classroom.
- Maintain ongoing relationships with families and with various social agencies within the community and make referrals as needed.
- Assess students in short-term evaluation programs and develop written reports to provide to members of the students team.
- Attend IEP meetings and provide evidence of student progress toward goals and objectives.
- Maintain comprehensive records of student progress (clinical notes).
- Facilitate social skills groups.
Job Requirements:
- Experience with students with emotional disabilities.
- DESE School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor License.
A writing sample (clinical assessment) will be requested at the time of the interview.
Collaborative Professionals participate in the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System.
All school staff who may be expected to manage behavior must obtain and maintain certification in Shores approved behavioral safety training program (Safety Care or equivalent). These skills are essential to ensuring the safety of all program participants and staff and to meet state and federal requirements related to the safe implementation of behavior intervention plans.
