Adjustment Counselor, Middle School

Mission Statement Georgetown Public Schools is dedicated to educating all students to their fullest potential so that they may become responsible, tolerant, and successful individuals. Values At Georgetown Public Schools our beliefs drive our commitments, decisions and actions. Specifically, we believe that:
Our students come first! Their individual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth is the priority. Our students achieve high standards. Our schools promote academic excellence, creativity, innovation and the achievement of personal excellence. Our schools foster pride in self, school, community, country, and world. Our curriculum is state of the art, comprehensive and challenging for all students. Our students become responsible problem solvers and become critical thinkers.

Our schools create lifelong learners who demonstrate moral and ethical integrity, and contribute to the shaping of society. Our teachers, parents/guardians, and overall community are partners in understanding and educating every student. Their role is to encourage and support the achievement of student goals and dreams. Technology is a critical learning tool essential for future success in our global society.

Our schools are welcoming, inclusive, and safe places to learn, where individual differences are both respected and valued. What You'll Do The successful candidate will have a strong background and knowledge of students whose behavior, school progress, and overall mental health impacts their educational performance. The candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team that determines effective interventions for students and advocates for social and emotional learning opportunities.

There must be an ability to coordinate schedules and complete written reports within timelines. The School Adjustment Counselor will lead both individual and group sessions for students both in general and special education. The candidate will work with other specialists to develop and assist in implementing specialized instruction for students with disabilities across all aspects of their education. This person will serve as a liaison to outside service providers, while providing families with information and resources.

Developing positive relationships with students and families is at the core of what will make the candidate successful in this position. This individual will work under the general supervision of the director of student services, building principal, and/or another designated administrator. What You'll Bring Georgetown Public Schools knows that there is no more important factor in a child's education than a great instructor.

Georgetown employees are passionate about high quality education, drive student achievement, reflect, respect, and value racial, cultural, and linguistic diversity. Most importantly, they demonstrate a strong commitment to the Georgetown community, which fully supports the educational system. Georgetown Public Schools requires employees who are able to serve all of our students, regardless of ability or language. Georgetown Public Schools seeks candidates who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, value our mission, and are highly motivated to change the lives of our students with high quality instruction that is free of bias, and enables them to form their own opinions.

If you fit this description, consider this your personal invitation to apply. Salary And Benefits Per agreement between the Georgetown School Committee and Georgetown Education Association. Applications Please apply through School Spring and include a letter of interest, resume, certification areas, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Equal Opportunity Employer Georgetown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.