Elementary School Counselor

About the role

Springfield Prep Charter School is a K-8 public charter school in Springfield, Massachusetts, dedicated to providing a world-class education and fostering a joyful school culture where all students can achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead crisis intervention for students, including risk assessments, safety contracts, and social service interventions
• Collaborate with the School Culture Team to support students in crisis and develop behavior support strategies
• Consult with staff, scholars, parents, and community agencies to ensure the social-emotional needs of scholars are met
• Lead family education workshops to support families in their child's developmental growth and challenges
• Oversee school attendance and engagement efforts for students with low attendance
• Proactively reach out to parents and scholars of target populations to foster positive engagement in school
• Counsel students individually and in groups to help them develop school adjustment strategies
• Create and lead social skill groups for students who may benefit from pro-social skill development
• Develop and lead programs such as a peer mediation program, substance abuse prevention education, bullying prevention, and positive identity education
• Attend Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, complete IEP goals and progress reports for students with social-emotional goals

Requirements

• Masters Degree in social work, counseling, or school counseling
• DESE School Counselor License or appropriate license issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Work or the Massachusetts Board of Allied Mental Health Professionals
• Experience as a classroom teacher, school counselor, or counselor who has worked with elementary school students, strongly preferred
• Experience and/or training in applied behavior analysis
• Exceptionally strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members
• Strong written and communication skills

Qualifications

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Benefits

Springfield Prep Charter School offers a competitive salary range of $60,000 - $91,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

$60,000 - $91,000

Schedule

(7:25 am-3:35 pm)

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Exceptional written and communication skills
• Experience working with elementary school students
• Knowledge of applied behavior analysis

Benefits

We provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all students can thrive. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels of our organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Springfield Prep Charter School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal or state law.