School Counselor

Published Date April 30, 2024 to June 30, 2026 Job Type Full time Salary Range $52,680—$97,881 annually School Counselor WRSD is seeking a qualified School Counselor to provide individual and group counseling for deaf and hard of hearing students in a Total Communication setting. The Counselor will work with teaching staff to develop behavior programs; subscribe to and support the school’s educational and communication philosophy; and provide services and direction to parents and families of our students in the areas of communication, behavioral plans, medical issues, and social/emotional growth. Primary Duties Provide weekly counseling sessions to students assigned to caseload.Provide weekly group counseling sessions.Act as a liaison to the school for new students and families.Provide home visits to families as needed.Develop behavioral plans, teach sign language to family members and assist families with required paperwork.Position may require flexible hours. Requirements Graduate degree (i.e. MA, MS, M.Ed).MA licensure as a School Adjustment Counselor or the ability to obtain licensure.Fluent sign language skills.Ability to adapt to communication methodology to fit the needs of the student or family.Experience working with students age 3–22.Experience working in a school setting. Salary will be based on degree(s) and experience. If Interested, Please Send Resume And Contact Information To Erika Kaftan Education Director 32 Norway Street Longmeadow, MA 01106 ekaftan@wrsdeaf.org Available Positions List of Services Teacher of the Deaf Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf Physical Education Teacher Teacher of the Deaf—English Teacher Teacher of the Deaf—Early Childhood School Counselor Instructional Assistant Substitutes Early Interventionist ASL Specialist Spanish Translator List of Services List Item 1 Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer. Item Link List Item 1 List Item 2 Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer. Item Link List Item 2 List Item 3 Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer. Item Link List Item 3 List Item 4 Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer. Item Link List Item 4