School Adjustment Counselor

School Adjustment Counselor
- Greenleaf Academy

Bilingual preferred

Effective Date:  School Year

Salary: $56,473 (B Step
1) to $112,526 (M75 Step 14)

Competitive Salary

Eight GIC Health Plan Options

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance Options

Auto and Home Insurance Options

Wellness Programs and Discounts

Employee Assistance Programs

Credit Union with Competitive Rates

403 (b) Retirement

Personal and Sick Days

Teacher Tuition Reimbursement

May be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Organizational Relationship:

Responsible to the Executive Director of Student Support Services and Building Principal and/or his/her designee.

In accordance with the policy and procedures of Haverhill Public Schools, the School Adjustment Counselor (SAC) provides a spectrum of therapeutic interventions, social skill instruction and mental health supports to students and families in need. Counseling may be provided in individual or group settings. The School Adjustment Counselor consults with and assists staff in delivering therapeutic social, emotional and behavioral supports to students.

SACs see both general education and special education students for an assortment of supports and services. Services designated in IEPS are a primary duty of the SAC and must be implemented with fidelity. All supports must be aligned to the trauma-informed practices. The School Adjustment Counselor is considered an integral part of the multi-disciplinary special education and general education teams at our schools.

The ability to effectively collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals is essential to create a safe, healthy, productive, and supportive learning environment for students.

• Facilitate as-needed social skills groups and/or individual supports as needed for any student, on topics such as social communication and healthy relationship skills, conflict resolution, self-esteem, social media, mindfulness practices
• Facilitate Tier 3 intervention groups according to IEP goals, objectives and service delivery grids, using data to inform decisions and counseling efficacy
• Offer consultation and support regarding students with emotional or academic concerns and support teachers in implementing accommodations and support plans in the classroom and school community
• Participate as a member of the building's instructional support team, crisis management and response teams
• Collect and analyze data and use the information as the basis for developing IEP goals and objectives
• Complete assessments and be able to identify students with disabilities under IDEA
• Knowledge of laws and regulations that govern schools and agencies supporting students and families
• Attend IEP meetings and serve as liaison, as assigned
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments in consultation with behavior support staff and work with behavior specialist/staff and teachers to create and implement Positive Behavioral Intervention Plans
• Conduct risk assessments as needed and communicate with families and community agencies to assure student safety
• Complete required paperwork and job-related functions in a timely manner in accordance with DESE guidelines, including written IEP progress reports
• Complete Medicaid documentation required by the district
• Routinely attended district and school-based meetings, trainings and professional development
• Serve as liaison between outside agencies and the school team
• Facilitate inclusion opportunities for students, as appropriate
• Attend school-wide events, including some evening hours
• Work as a collegial member of school and community teams, including IEP teams
• Responsible for other general duties as indicated by the Executive Director of Student Support Services, the Building Principal, directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee and policies of the School Committee

• Licensed as a School Adjustment Counselor/Social Worker by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling
• Ability to provide individual and small group counseling to the school-age population
• Ability to work closely and harmoniously…