School Adjustment Counselor (Part-Time)

Doyle Early Childhood Center is seeking a talented School Adjustment Counselor to join our team. This position will support students academic learning by providing strategic services that identify and address social-emotional concerns and environmental factors that may interfere with the educational process. Working collaboratively with students families school staff administrators and community-based resources the School Adjustment Counselor will implement strategies that promote positive student adjustment and support the social-emotional development of young learners.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a valid Massachusetts License as a School Adjustment Counselor
• Minimum of two years of experience in evaluation interpretation and counseling in individual and/or group therapy within an educational setting
• Experience supporting young children with social-emotional needs and/or behavioral challenges preferred
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with students families and school teams
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive student information with professionalism

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Positive ambassador for Doyle Early Childhood Center and Wakefield Public Schools
• Demonstrated belief that each and every student can achieve at high levels
• Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills
• Commitment to supporting the social-emotional growth and well-being of all students

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Students

• Identify and assess academic behavioral and social-emotional concerns through analysis of factors impacting student adjustment including factors within the home school and community
• Develop and implement measurable goals and objectives that address students social-emotional needs
• Provide individual and group therapeutic counseling to students
• Assist students in identifying modifying and/or changing behaviors that interfere with achievement and school adjustment
• Support students in developing coping strategies self-regulation skills and positive peer interactions

Staff/School

• Provide strategies support and resources to assist teachers in addressing social-emotional needs and classroom-based concerns
• Collaborate with school staff and district personnel to implement strategies that promote student learning and engagement
• Provide crisis intervention services and support as needed
• Conduct classroom meetings psychoeducational social skills groups and classroom presentations addressing identified areas of concern
• Participate as a member of school-based teams to develop interventions that promote students academic behavioral and social-emotional success
• Provide consultation to staff to support student participation and success within the learning environment

Family/Community

• Serve as a liaison between families and the school to promote collaborative partnerships and encourage family participation in the educational process
• Consult and collaborate with outside agencies and community-based providers as needed
• Refer students and/or families to appropriate community resources
• Act as a resource person for students families and staff regarding social-emotional behavioral and adjustment-related concerns
• Increase the understanding of teachers families and community members regarding factors that impact student behavior adjustment and school success

Management

• Maintain comprehensive records of student progress and services provided
• Ensure the security and maintenance of clinical confidentiality at all times
• Complete required documentation related to student progress monitoring and IEP goals for students with special needs
• Fulfill special education responsibilities including participation as a member of evaluation teams and completion of home assessments when appropriate
• Attend Team meetings and other meetings as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Building Principal