FTE METCO Site Coordinator​/School Adjustment Counselor

Position: 1.0 FTE METCO Site Coordinator/School Adjustment Counselor
SUMMARY:
The School Adjustment Counselor provides a range support services to students and families including social/emotional screening, individual and group counseling, as well as consultation with teachers, staff, administration, parents, and outside agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the type of work that is performed and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for by this position. Other duties may be assigned.

• Consistent communication and consultation to applicable members of school staff (teachers, paraprofessionals, administration, counselor, etc.) to support students on caseload.
• Contribute positively to school climate.
• Work with parents, teachers and staff to address various social, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
• In collaboration with building administration and faculty, may provide direct services to individuals or groups of students (e.g., counseling, crisis interventions, and individual safety plans, when appropriate).
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students' individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
• Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on assigned caseload, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms.
• Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
• Assist in the task of operating the school as a community of cooperative and constructive members.
• Maintains an understanding of the philosophies and principles utilized in District-wide programs.
• Demonstrates an understanding of definitions, etiology, & characteristics of students' disabilities.
• Follows state and federal special education regulations, as outlined in the IDEA
• Follows all standards and indicators to the best of his or her ability, as described in the Reading Public Schools Teacher Assessment Process (TAP).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No Supervision.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. The Superintendent may waive or modify the qualification requirements.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in the educational field
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups including staff, parents and the general public
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to use reasoning ability to evaluate information and determine/recommend an appropriate course of action
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to use professional literature, evidence-based research, and continuing education content to make practice decisions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously
• Uses instructional technology appropriately and works with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and…