School Adjustment Counselor

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Consistent communication and consultation to applicable members of school staff (teachers, paraprofessionals, administration, counselor, etc.) to support students on caseload.
• Contribute positively to school climate.
• Work with parents, teachers and staff to address various social, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
• Collaborate with building administration and faculty to provide direct services to individuals or groups of students (e.g., counseling, crisis interventions, and individual safety plans, when appropriate).
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students’ individualized education programs (IEPs), by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on assigned caseload, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms.
• Assist in the collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
• Affirm the role of the school as a community of cooperative and constructive members.
• Maintain an understanding of the philosophies and principles utilized in District-wide programs.
• Demonstrate an understanding of definitions, etiology, & characteristics of students’ disabilities.
• Follow state and federal special education regulations, as outlined in the IDEA.

Qualification Requirements

• Minimum of baccalaureate degree, master’s degree preferred.
• Experience and/or understanding of at-risk students; learning interventions, low achieving students, adolescent development and motivational strategies preferred.
• Valid MA DESE School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor certification.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Commensurate with experience. Anticipated salary range: $61,788 - $94,614.

Benefits: HMO Health Insurance Plan with a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Dental insurance through Delta Dental, Cafeteria plan with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account (DCA), 403(b) Retirement Plan through Fidelity Investments with employer contribution, Life Insurance coverage for two times salary (Employer pays 100% of the premium), Voluntary supplemental Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage, Central Catholic tuition benefit offered for children of full-time employees.

How to Apply

For immediate consideration, interested candidates are invited to submit the following materials to jobs@centralcatholic.net:

• A cover letter expressing their interest in this position.
• A current resume.
• A list of three to five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each.