School Adjustment Counselor High School

• 2024-2025 School Year

  HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  HAVERHILL, MASSACHUSETTS 01830

   

  ANTICIPATED OPENING

  ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION

  HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT AND IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION

   

  Title of Position:                               school adjustment counselor- High School

                                                              Bilingual preferred                                                            

                                                             

  Effective Date                                    2024-2025 School Year

  of Employment:                                           

   

  Salary:                                               In accordance with the Teachers’ Salary Scale according to                                        education and experience.

   

  • Competitive Salary
  • Nine 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

   

  Organizational Relationship

  or Line of Authority:                        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.

   

  Statement of Duties: 

  • 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

   

   

  Qualifications:                                 

   

  • 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 with parents, teachers, and administrators.

   

  • Ability to conduct home visits and to write developmental histories.

   

  • Knowledge of special education programs and laws.

   

  • Knowledge of area mental health services.

   

  • Strong organizational skills.

   

  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

   

Closing Date for Receipt

of Application:                                  September 30, 2024

Applicant Tracking Posting #:      

Address all Applications and

Letter of Intent to:                           

                                                            Haverhill Public Schools

                                                            Human Resource Department

                                                            4 Summer Street - Room 104

                                                            Haverhill, MA 01830

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Haverhill Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance 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.