Educational Counselor

Educational Counselor

Location:

Arlington, MA 02476

Estimated Assignment Length: 6 months, possibly longer Monday – Friday – approx. 7:30 – 3:00

To assist special education teachers at one of our schools in McLean. Children ages 6-21 on autism spectrum. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Requirements:
Please note that the candidate will be required to provide immunization records for MMR, a TB test, and a Flu vaccine.

Working hours/days:
Specify exact location:
Pathways Academy- 11 Hillside Ave, Arlington, MA 02476

Bachelor's Degree preferred

The School Counselor provides ongoing academic, pragmatic, and social-emotional support to students with complex learning profiles throughout the school day as determined by the needs of the program. The School Counselor provides instructional support to students inside and outside the classroom and designs and implements activities/classes. The School Counselor works collaboratively with academic and clinical team members, attends meetings, and prepares/maintains classrooms to support the development of students in a child-centered, therapeutic school setting.

• Support teachers in the implementation of curriculum.
• Support teachers, clinicians, and administration in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
• Provide academic support, accommodations, and modifications as needed.
• Engage and facilitate students' transitions between classes and throughout the building.
• Supervise and implement coverage activities during staff absences.
• Supervise students in all school locations as needed, including during arrival and dismissal.
• Provide ongoing social-emotional support to students in the classroom and milieu.
• With supervision, design and implement activities/classes, if needed.
• Complete student-related documentation as necessary.
• Prepare and maintain the milieu and classrooms for use each day.
• Proctor testing sessions, providing IEP-mandated accommodations as required.
• Model appropriate social cues and body language and provide social pragmatic support as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education Degree Field of Study Required/Preferred And/Or Bachelor's Degree Education preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of Education requirements? Yes

Licenses and Certifications Licenses/Certifications Required/Preferred

Work Experience Experience Details Years of Experience Required/Preferred And/Or Experience with children and/or adolescents 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Flexibility, collaborative mindset, and willingness to learn. Work collaboratively with academic and clinical team members. Maintain a commitment to professional growth and competency. Exhibits positive behavior towards students, parents, and staff. Responsive to issues presented in supervision.

The physical requirements described here generally represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. These duties may not be representative of all positions within this job description and may vary from time to time based on the role and/or operational needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Requirement N/A = (0%) Rarely (Less than 2%) Occasionally (3-33%) Frequently (34-66%) Constantly (67-100%)

Weight Standing X Walking X Sitting X Lifting X Carrying X Pushing X Pulling X Climbing X Balancing X Stooping X Kneeling X Crouching X Crawling X Reaching X Gross Manipulation (Handling) X Fine Manipulation (Fingering) X Feeling X Foot Use X Vision
- Far X Vision
- Near X Talking X Hearing

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