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The Public Schools of Northborough-Southborough

School Adjustment Counselor - Lincoln Street Elementary School Therapeutic Learning Program

Department:

Lincoln Street Elementary School

Job Title

School Adjustment Counselor

FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt)

Exempt, Unit A

Reports to:

School Principal and Student Support Services Administration

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):

To deliver high quality social-emotional learning, health and safety curriculum, and deliver differentiated therapy in small group and one-on-one settings. To work together in partnership with families and the community at large to promote the ongoing development of each student’s academic, personal/social, and career potential.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree preferred
Appropriate DESE license
Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to use technology effectively

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions
Ability to organize tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks
Recognize and understand students’ individual interests that may translate into a meaningful post-secondary plan

Good judgment and good problem-solving skills

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams to individualize interventions and write social-emotional goals and accommodations.
Monitor student progress, collect data, and write progress reports.
Collaborate with the members of the Therapuetic Program staff, students, and families.
Assess student emotional and behavioral needs.
Develop treatment/behavior plans for students as appropriate and oversee implementation of those plans.
Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) with the assistance of the District BCBA.
Develop and implement positive behavior intervention support plans in consultation with the District level BCBA. Provide modeling and training on the positive behavior intervention support plans to building staff.
Collect and analyze data on risk and protective factors related to student outcomes.
Generate and interpret useful student and school outcome data.
Provide individual and group counseling.
Promote problem solving and conflict resolution skills development.
Reinforce positive coping skills (e.g., stress anger, anxiety, etc.) to develop resiliency.
Promote positive peer relationships and social problem solving.
Conduct risk assessments, safety plans and lead process for re-entry as needed.
Maintain regular communication with student’s community resources in order to better provide wraparound services.
Enhance staff understanding and responsiveness to diverse cultures and backgrounds as it relates to social emotional learning.
Consult with staff regularly in order to help enhance understanding of student needs.
Attend annual de-escalation training and complete requirements to be able to train building staff.
Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as assigned by the Principal and/or Student Support Services Administration.
Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students.
Other responsibilities as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment:

Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements:

The school adjustment counselor is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel. The school adjustment counselor is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Must have sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building to perform duties with students and teachers.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Date Updated: 5/7/21

The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other class as protected by law. The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough place a high value on recruitment of diverse staff. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the district human resources office.