What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor position at East Longmeadow Public Schools?
The Role:
Meadow Brook School seeks qualified candidates for a School Counselor position. Massachusetts Guidance Counselor or School Adjustment Counselor licensure is required.
Responsibilities include:
- Create a welcoming and supportive environment that embraces diversity among individuals and ensures equitable opportunities for student learning and community membership
- Consult and collaborate with collateral service providers in order to coordinate treatment planning and school based interventions
- Identify and assist students at risk in their social, emotional, behavioral, and academic adjustment to school
- Provide individual and group counseling services to students
- Support students with conflict resolution
- Implement whole class Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and anti-bullying lessons which support students in developing self-management, self-awareness, responsible decision making, relationship skills, and social awareness
- Create effective, individualized behavior plans informed by thorough functional behavioral assessments
- Attend crisis intervention and de-escalation training
- Provide crisis intervention and support as needed
- Serve as the liaison and facilitate supports for students returning to school from absences related to mental health or behavior, including but not limited to hospitalization or out of district placement
- Coordinate the 504 process and develop effective 504 plans
- Contribute to the development of IEPs and provide direct services to students as outlined in IEPs
- Coordinate the ACT (Assisting Children and Teachers) process and facilitate ACT meetings
- Provide support and consultation to teachers regarding social, emotional and behavioral needs of students
- Assist with class placement
- Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal *School counselors work 5 days before the school year begins and 5 days after the school year ends. ELPS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees feel valued, respected and are empowered to be their unique selves. We believe that our administration and District staff should reflect the increasingly diverse community we serve, and that we should be intentional about elevating diverse voices and perspectives as an integral part of our work with students. Together, we can continue to build an inclusive work culture that centers equity, encourages empathy, supports belonging, and embraces cultural diversity as an important asset to the overall success of our schools. Why You Should Join Our Team: East Longmeadow Public School District is committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and strongly encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.