Adjustment Counselor

Adjustment Counselor East Longmeadow Public Schools - 4.7 East Longmeadow, MA Job Details Full-time 14 hours ago Qualifications Treatment plan development Professional collaboration in IEP development Mental health and behavioral care Teacher collaboration Mid-level De-escalation support in education Conflict management School counseling services facilitation Crisis intervention counseling

Full Job Description The Role:

Mountain View Elementary School seeks qualified candidates for a School Adjustment Counselor position. Massachusetts School Adjustment Counselor licensure is required.

Responsibilities include:

Create a welcoming and supportive environment that embraces diversity among individuals and ensures equitable opportunities for student learning and community membership Consult and collaborate with parents, teachers, ETLs and collateral service providers regarding social, emotional and behavioral needs of students in order to coordinate treatment planning and school based interventions Identify and assist students at risk in their social, emotional, behavioral, and academic adjustment to school Provide individual and group counseling services to students Support students with conflict resolution Implement whole class Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and anti-bullying lessons which support students in developing SEL competencies. Support in the development of effective, individualized behavior plans Complete functional behavioral assessments Attend crisis intervention and de-escalation training Provide crisis intervention and support as needed Serve as the liaison and facilitate supports for students returning to school from absences related to mental health or behavior Contribute to the development of IEPs Provide direct services to students as outlined in IEPs and complete progress reports Participate in the ACT (Assisting Children and Teachers) process Assist with class placement Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal

Salary:

Per Unit A contract ELPS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees feel valued, respected and are empowered to be their unique selves. We believe that our administration and District staff should reflect the increasingly diverse community we serve, and that we should be intentional about elevating diverse voices and perspectives as an integral part of our work with students. Together, we can continue to build an inclusive work culture that centers equity, encourages empathy, supports belonging, and embraces cultural diversity as an important asset to the overall success of our schools.

Why You Should Join Our Team:

East Longmeadow Public School District is committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and strongly encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.