Job Description

SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR
Fausey Elementary
West Springfield Public Schools

Job ID: 4317625 Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted: June 22, 2023 Starting Date: August 28, 2023

Job Description
Adjustment Counselor
Fausey Elementary School

-Provide group and individual counseling services
-Design and deliver tiered supports and interventions
-Case management services for an assigned caseload
-Collaborate and consult with school personnel on topics related to social/emotional learning and mental health issues
-Provide crisis intervention when needed
-Complete behavioral assessments and develop behavior support plans
-Family communication and collaboration as part of service delivery planning and services
-Collaborate and consult with teachers and related service personnel regarding strategies and interventions appropriate for students and communication regarding progress monitoring
-Maintain contact with outside providers and agencies to facilitate a comprehensive approach to the student¿s service delivery
-Develop individual student goals and benchmarks, collect and analyze data, and prepare progress reports
-IEP assessments, goal writing, and progress reports as needed
-Perform other related duties as required
-Participate in and maintain QBS Safety Care certification
-Self-harm and threat assessment screenings as indicated
- Participation on PBIS, Crisis team, and Equity teams
-Diverse applicants encouraged to apply

Qualifications:
-Master¿s Degree from an accredited institution;
-Current DESE Licensure as School Adjustment Counselor/Social Worker or Licensed School Adjustment Counselor
-Knowledge of community resources
-In-depth knowledge of child development and wrap around interventions to support student¿s social-emotional needs
-Strong organizational and team skills
-Has experience working with diverse students
-Demonstrates the ability to support families and parents as well as teachers with student needs
-Demonstrates knowledge of mental health and family systems
-Bilingual encouraged to apply

Salary: Per Unit A Contract

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1

Equal Opportunity Employer
West Springfield Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis. of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran¿s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, neurodiversity, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other class protected by state, federal, or local laws. Equal Opportunity applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Requirements
Multi-Lingual/Multi-Cultural preferred.
At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
Master degree preferred
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Questions
There are no application questions required for this job posting.

Contact Information
Jennifer Brennan
11 Central Street
West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089
Phone: 413-263-3298
Fax: 413-739-8748
Email: brennan@wsps.org