Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all.

School Adjustment Counselor: K-8

Brennan Middle School/Peter Thacher Elementary School

Start Date: ASAP

Purpose:
To develop and deliver social, emotional, and behavioral supports and strategies in order to help students institute positive changes and help them to achieve their fullest potential.

Reports to: Principal and/or Director of Special Education and Student Support Servicesor designee

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Build and support rapport among staff, families and students
2. Effectively apply clinical skills within an educational setting including small group within MTSS
3. Provide school-based individual and small group counseling support to students with social, emotional and behavioral needs per their IEP/504; facilitate social skills groups within programming
4. Provide conflict resolution support to staff, families and students
5. Serve as a member of the school based Critical Incident Team and facilitate the 504 team
6. Serve as a member of the Student Support and Special Education Team.
7. Collaborate with staff to develop IEPs, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavioral Intervention Plans, and Building/Safety Plans
8. Provide consultation services to staff, families and students regarding social, emotional and behavioral concerns
9. Provide consultation support regarding the accessibility of community-based medical and mental health services
10. Maintain communication with community-based medical and mental health service providers
11. Assist with the facilitation of student safety assessments
12. Support student transition from mental health facilities/hospitals to school
13. Support student transition across grade and academic levels
14. Support school-wide initiatives.
15. Perform other responsibilities as deemed appropriate and assigned by a supervisor and/or designee

Skills:
1. Safety Care trained preferred
2. Experience with students with global developmental disabilities
3. Licensed as a Social Worker in MA preferred.
4. Spanish speaker preferred.

Applications will be considered when submitted via our online application system with POWERSCHOOL UNIFIED TALENT. Qualified candidates should apply online at www.attleboroschools.com. Follow the Link to Central Office Human Resources, Employment Opportunities, and the job link to TalentEd Hire Pro to apply for this job.

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