Student Support Coordinator Summer Discovery Academy

Student Support Coordinator – Summer Discovery Academy

Location: Haverhill Public Schools, Nettle Middle School, Haverhill, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Immediately

Work Year: July 6, 2026 – July 30, 2026;
Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am to 12:00 pm

Training: In June, dates TBD

Salary: $30 per hour; prorated if appointment is not completed

Line of Authority: Director of Out-of-School Time Programming, in collaboration with Offices of Title I and Title III

Statement of Duties:

• Provide counseling and support to designated special‑needs students and their families.
• Provide individual and group counseling as outlined in students’ educational plans.
• Conduct home visits as requested.
• Participate in crisis intervention.
• Consult regularly with classroom teachers regarding special‑needs students.
• Establish lines of communication and build relationships with area human service agencies.
• Coordinate with the Supervisor of Attendance on CHINS petitions, 51
  
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• Perform other general duties as directed by the Director of Special Education, the Building Principal, Superintendent of Schools, or School Committee policies.

Qualifications:

• Licensed School Adjustment Counselor or Social Worker by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (Required).
• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling (Preferred).
• Ability to provide individual and small‑group counseling to school‑age students.
• Ability to work closely and harmoniously with parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Ability to conduct home visits and write developmental histories.
• Knowledge of special education programs and laws.
• Knowledge of area mental health services.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Other qualifications acceptable to the Superintendent of Schools.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Experience and Requirements:

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Haverhill Public Schools is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.