R 3167 Kindergarten and 1st Grade Jumpstart Summer Program-Social Worker Counselor HYWest

Title: HYW Kindergarten & 1st Grade Jumpstart Summer Program - Social Worker/Counselor

Program Goal: Students entering Hyannis West Elementary kindergarten and 1st grade will be invited to participate in a summer session to prepare these students and their families for the Kindergarten and 1st Grade, school routines, expected behaviors, supports available, and allay fears.  

Qualifications:

1. Master’s Degree 
2. Massachusetts DESE license in School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor, Guidance Counselor, or Psychologist
3. Experience with positive behavior supports, pro-social skills development and parent training.
4. Minimum three years experience working with children.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide direct service and consultation for students.
2. Use a significant portion of each day in direct contact with students for counseling, planning or decision making.
3. Provide classroom and small group instruction.
4. Provide crisis counseling and referral when necessary to outside agencies.
5. Mediate with students and staff to resolve conflicts that interfere with the learning process.
6. Provide consultation to staff regarding student difficulty in the classroom and assistance in developing positive behavior intervention and support plans.
7. Serve as a resource person to staff to provide information about behavioral, social, emotional matters which may have significance for student’s program.
8. Collaborate with school counselors, school psychologists, teachers, administrators and parents.
9. All other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Program Duration & Anticipated Schedule

• August 10, 2026 - August 20, 2026
• Monday through Thursday 8:30-12:30 (4 hrs/day)
• 4 Hour of Program Preparation/Orientation
• 1 Hours of End of Program Clean Up Time
• (37 Hours Total)

REPORTS TO: Principal & Program Coordinator

Position Type: Summer 

Positions Available: 1 

Salary: Per Contract