Shaker Lane - School Adjustment Counselor - Long Term Substitute

Shaker Lane is dedicated to building a safe, caring, and ready-to-learn community.
Applicants should embrace this philosophy when applying.

* Provide individual and small-group counseling to students in PreK-2 focused on social-emotional learning, emotional regulation, coping skills, and behavior support

* Support students experiencing adjustment challenges related to school routines, peer relationships, family changes, or trauma

* Conduct observations in classrooms and playground settings to assess student needs

* Collaborate closely with classroom teachers, special educators, administrators, and related service providers

* Consult with staff on strategies to support students' social-emotional and behavioral needs in the classroom

* Participate in student support team meetings, IEP/504 meetings, and problem-solving teams as appropriate.

* Collaborates well with colleagues of diverse backgrounds on pedagogical approaches, curricular alignment including Universally Designed Learning, and instructional strategies

* Experience working with young children (PreK-2) preferred

* Knowledge of child development, trauma-informed practices, and social-emotional learning

* Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills
Communicate and collaborate with families to support students' social-emotional
growth

* Appropriate Massachusetts Educator License (DESE) is required

* Other duties assigned by the building administration